A Scythe of Relief

Once a year, Keith brings out his grandfather’s scythe and chops down our day lilies. It is a daunting task but he cuts through them faster and better than any lawn mower. Who needs a gym and trainer when you’ve got a scythe. The photo unfortunately has a dark background, so you have to follow the handle upwards until your eye finds it. More than one reaper has lost a limb to the scythe’s blade. But it’s usually the person next to the reaper, so I was careful.