Music In the Air

The early sounds of the day begin to be heard, even before the sun has risen; one by one sounds are added as the great city awakens - like an orchestra beginning to warm up in anticipation of the conductor arriving. Sounds of a trash truck making its early rounds with the clanking of cans and moving of dumpsters; a bevy of people beginning to move about shuffling through the streets, honking of horns as impatient drivers try to muscle their way by... an army of people crowding the sidewalk, and marching off to work, disturbed by the sudden backfire of a truck, and deafened by the loud rap from the window of a passing car, all seem to surround us no matter where we are... it's not the noises of the street that are heard.... ......but the birth of the music in the air. No matter how many sounds that we hear bring no noise that we need fear, but rather it is a melody drifting by each adding its own distinct sound, and giving us.... music in the air. The noises of the street marry as a symphony of sound each adding to the tune that is heard; an orchestra flowing from all around, and placing music in the air. The melodies drift softly by mingled with the crash of the loudest note - each adding to the rush of a blended sound, placing music in the air. No matter where we turn or how far that we go, it's not the noises of the street that we hear.....but the music in the air.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 6:38 PM
what a marvelous creation this is! I'm glad I finally saw this one, Richard.
Ball Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 7:22 PM
I love walking with my dogs in the wee hours of the morning when all is quiet and no one else is around. I love the cool fresh air and the night sounds. Great job here. God Bless, JB
Wesley Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM
You bring the city to life Richard, your images paint the picture of a city waking up with such life. Your verse is always a joy to read.
Anonymous Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM
As a country girl, I appreciate this optimistic view of city sounds!
Moriarty Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Well, Emma, I live in the country too....I just have to drive 25 miles each day to get to work....
Sathyanarayana Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:36 PM
A thorough, natural and very poetic description of dawn hours...
Ross Jr. Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Excellent write mate....with love...old Jack
Wesley Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Just beautiful, I am there with all the descriptive words to describe the sounds of the city! Love this verse.
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