the light

i've run through it over and over again in my head: what IS it that i love most about this season? what is that one thing that just takes me over the edge, makes me swoon as i fall deeper and deeper into this love abyss?

the light. by golly, it's the light!

regardless of the time of day, the light is subdued, gentle. unlike summer, with its fierce and in-your-face light, the fall glows with a subtle warmth, a forever sunset. the shadows are long and drawn out, as if someone stretched the canvas of a painting. hues of gold seemingly touch everything within the light's capacity.

it was in this magical light that i recited my vows to g. it was in this light that we sealed our marriage with a kiss. the blanket of this fall light wrapped us with its warmth, and in so doing, set the tone for the rest of our days.

no drama. no darkness. just gold-stained beauty.