For the last two mornings as I have walked the dogs and tended horses, the temperatures have been down into the lower 50s, upper 40s. Such a relief to have Fall come. I slip into my old, red coat to enjoy the cool, late-night outdoors before dawn. My Aussie shepherd, Yeller, and schnauzer, Lottie, linger at the gate. The quarter-size moon in the eastern sky holds water like a cup. I hear coyotes. Yeller stands still, facing the coyote chorus.
The pack goes quiet and we return to the house, enter the kitchen and begin the day.
Sage to Meadow ~ Jack Matthews 
What a fine way to start my morning. Your post, with its clear, concise and beautiful imagery, inspires me.
It was a beautiful late night before the dawn. I’ll bet you are an early riser and like coffee.
Oh yes.
Wonderful description of our Texas weather the last few days. I was so happy yesterday outside I did not want the day to end.
Love your writing,
Maggie
Yes, I was so happy with the weather, too. Those kind of days, you are right, I never want them to end.
The quarter-size moon in the eastern sky holds water like a cup.
Ahhh, perfect!
Yes, the angle of the shape of a moon seemed like a coffee cup, holding liquid, rather than upside down.