Approach of Autumn

I gage the approach of autumn by the increasing number of fallen leaves to be swept daily from my deck.

And the feel of the night at 2am .... when it changes from wearing a t-shirt to the need for longer sleeves.

And the detectable cooling difference in the evening breeze.

I used to work nights and often outside. You can tell when the change occurs.

Almost the very precise moment if you are present.

And it's like there's a sudden urgency of summer trying to hang on just a little longer, resisting autumns intrusion .... or its subtle invasion.

This is ritual to me.

This is what I hope to survive to each year. 

It's what's now happening!!!

And again, I am very thankful.