September 1st

I always make sure to keep my window open in the morning just to see if it's there yet; the smell of Autumn,somewhere between leaves wearing a new color & stacked straw. Even if the wind is a little cooler, i'll wrap myself in blankets, close my eyes, & see if the smell is there yet, & almost always it's waiting for me too.. then all at once, Summer collapsed into Fall. I think what it is about Autumn that we love so much is the comfort it brings - I find solace in sitting by the windows on brisk days, wearing a knit sweater, watching the leaves fall, & warming my hands with a coffee mug.