Four Days Ago

Four days ago, the woodvine was a riot of red and the grass a sea of brightest green.

Four days ago, bumblebees spelunked in hollyhocks for late season stores of nectar.

Four days ago, the heady aroma of pastel sweet peas wafted through the sun-warmed air.

Today, the picnic table planter of zinnias is being dusted white.

Half summer, half winter -- this is fall.