take a deep sigh
look to trees as they show us
a touch of autumn
September is a perfect month, in my view. Cooler nights, warm days, and senescence starts – this being defined as the slow and gradual process of ‘deterioration’, but I associate the word with leaf senescence, and accompanying leaf colour change.
In early September we are still technically in summer, but trees are telling us what is coming, and tips of some branches start to show their autumnal colours: yellows and golds or reds, or even lighter greens. It is a bit bittersweet too since we are heading away from the lazy days of summer and towards the shorter and colder days. But there is something comforting about the shorter days too, whether grabbing your best sweater, sipping that perfect cup of tea, or snuggling into bed (earlier than normal!).
© Christopher M Buddle 2024
Nature's Reverie 