I can offer a perspective on the grass. The grass can symbolise the neverending actions of the everyday life. He tries to hide away from the world after the traumatic experience, but reality intrudes, as the grass keeps growing and "cuts" him.
Although, when I first saw it, to me I thought instantly of the proverb "the grass is always greener on the other side". Maybe this could refer to the "cut" he feels at seeing his old love "growing" and moving on with her life, while he thinks that his is ruined. The colour imagery associated with grass lends to this kind of jealousy. But I dunno, that one seems a bit more tenuous...
I like your analysis. Really cool.
I can offer a perspective on the grass. The grass can symbolise the neverending actions of the everyday life. He tries to hide away from the world after the traumatic experience, but reality intrudes, as the grass keeps growing and "cuts" him.
Although, when I first saw it, to me I thought instantly of the proverb "the grass is always greener on the other side". Maybe this could refer to the "cut" he feels at seeing his old love "growing" and moving on with her life, while he thinks that his is ruined. The colour imagery associated with grass lends to this kind of jealousy. But I dunno, that one seems a bit more tenuous...