In a technical sense, autumn’s equinox arrives in late September when the sun crosses the equator and the duration of day and night stands equal. Friend Tim O’Day of Wisconsin Rapids, one of a close-knit group of writers and poets who meet monthly to share written thoughts, had this to say:

September 22nd

Jagged edged clouds replace a sky of blue

rainy day walking down a faded avenue

dead leaves in the gutter, September thunderstorm

whispers; “Autumns slow decay this afternoon is born.”

Summer is over, Autumn is here

fog and rain replace the sun.

All hail the Autumnal Equinox

the cycle has begun.

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