on a normal monday i wake up quite early to street music. the bum-bum-bum-m-m-p of the bass serenade from the back of a car. the clank and grind of a garbage truck. the voices of dogs and their people walking, stopping, pooping and scooping. the tap, tap, tap, tap, tap of a runner putting in miles. a high pitch beep of a car alarm disengaging, then the slam of a door and a motor coming to life. the open and shut creak of the entrance gate as occupants come and go from row houses. water rushing through the pipes in the walls. childrens' voices as they arrive at school on the next block over. and finally, the buzz of my alarm clock.
yes, i have a symphony surrounding me each day--all the noise and music of people's lives enter mine whether i like it or not.
but this morning... quiet.
i reveled in it and then fell asleep for another hour with no alarm.
happy labor day.
i hope you can take time away from your labors to enjoy the day.
2 comments:
Living in a busy city does indeed give you an appreciation for a quiet holiday weekend. Yet, I also loved the energy and sounds of D.C. It's nice to have a break though!
this was so beautifully written! it took me right there! oh, i'd live in DC any day.
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