The Beginning Of Autumn

August 3, 2020

The early morning August air smelled of memories.

It smelled of back to school shopping for that years list of supplies. Of the anticipation of seeing the boy you had a crush on after a long summer break. Of picking out what to wear on the first day back. Of chatting with friends about the backyard adventures from the past couple months. Of backpacks and tennis shoes and boxed lunches.

August has always been the gateway to new beginnings. It has always felt like more of the beginning of something new than January ever did. Autumn has always held a lot more anticipation than any other season. This year is no different.

Autumn, surprise me.