After months of early mornings and scorching cloudless days, the sun is losing her steam.

She shows up a little later and leaves a little earlier than she did the day before.

The mornings now cool and the forests ever just starting to red and yellow,

And evening shadows grow longer due to her shifting flight pattern.

I applaud the effort and dedication to her profession- to give us warmth and light and direction.

But as August fades into September, it’s time for her to retire,

to rest and recoup for next year.