After August is Over

After August is over

And initial signs of Autumn

Are signaled

When the harvest moon sets

Then rises as the September sun

With its sepia streaks

Akin to an old timey photograph

We are actively in the past

We know

We will be in October

Tomorrow

Acting out our part

Today we’re backstage

In new shoes

Dress rehearsal

For tomorrow’s play

Anxious anticipation

For opening day