By the fifth date, the geese have signed their V’s across the falling sky. Pumpkins turn into lanterns for one brave night, then soften into the ground. You learn that beauty doesn’t last— it only ripens, then releases.
: According to Met Éireann, autumn spans September to November, but ancient Gaelic traditions (the Irish Calendar) place it from August to October . dates of autumn
On the seventh date, the trees stand naked without shame. The sun, tired of its own ambition, slides down the horizon by four. You light a candle before dinner because the dark has become a kind of guest. By the fifth date, the geese have signed
: The seasons are flipped; autumn typically runs from March 1 to May 31 (meteorological) or March 20 to June 21 (astronomical). : According to Met Éireann, autumn spans September