Cue the poetic nostalgia.

September feels like the last burst of summer.

Though not yet crisp, the air hints at the cooler weather.

Orange autumn leaves falling from a tree against a clear blue sky.

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Welcome the transition with these inspiring quotes that remind us that September feels hopeful.

-Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

From ‘Reminiscence of Marie A.’

Text on a checkered background reads: “I used to love September, but now it just rhymes with remember.” - Dominic Riccitello.

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Text on a floral background reads: “By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” - Helen Hunt Jackson.

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Text on a plaid background reads: “How smartly September comes in, like a racing gig, all style, no confusion. ELEANOR CLARK.”

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A white square with a quote saying, “Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.” - Henry David Thoreau. Background features an orange leaf pattern.

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A poem about September by George Arnold is displayed on a white background, bordered by an orange leaf pattern. The quote expresses appreciation for September’s refreshing qualities.

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