September Song

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September is a month of transition. For some the weather is still sunny and hot, while those who live in other climes are already donning gloves and coats. But for nearly all of us, this month will bring a host of transformations in the world around us: that first subtle nip in the air, the scattering of multicolored leaves on the still-green grass, the smell of hot cider, and increasingly early sunsets.

Transitions can be tough. They sometimes prompt us to mourn what we are losing or dread what lies ahead. But if we approach them with the intent to cherish the transitions themselves, then all the beauty and wonder that lie within them are ours to enjoy.

The lyrics of September Song, first introduced in the 1938 Broadway musical Knickerbocker Holiday, highlight the nostalgia many of us feel this time of year while also encouraging us to embrace, relish, and make the most of what can indeed be precious days.

September Song

by Maxwell Anderson, adapted and performed by Willie Nelson

Oh, it's a long long while
From May to December
But the days grow short
When you reach September

When the autumn weather
Turns leaves to flame
One hasn't got time
For the waiting game

Oh, the days dwindle down
To a precious few
September, November

And these few precious days
I'll spend with you
These precious days
I'll spend with you

Oh, the days dwindle down
To a precious few
September, November

And these few precious days
I'll spend with you
These precious days
I'll spend with you
These precious days
I'll spend with you.