The City Awakens

As I lay in my bed

It is 6 AM, so the clock says.

The city starts to wake up stretching out.

First, we hear the birds chirping

Many of which have flown home.

Different species have come back from roaming.

At the same time, you can hear the neighbor upstairs burping.

It's still dark outside,

But slowly the sun begins to rise.

As I look out the window,

I do not see anybody walking in the streets.

Every minute that goes by

The sounds that belong to this busy city life start to screech.

The sound of the construction workers in the lot nearby

Slowly banging on their tools as if letting out a cry.

It seems like this gives other people the call to get up.

By 8 AM you already hear the cars racing,

The people talking and pacing,

Even some birds singing.

The city has awakened to go on with its life as usual.

As usual?

Not for the people who are responsible and stay at home.

Not for the people who have to leave their homes to fight.

Not for the people mourning.

Not for the people who have lost hope.

Not for the people who cannot see tomorrow.

Life has changed.

Lucky are those who can wake up and appreciate the unfolding of a new day.

Keep the faith.

Written : May 11, 2020

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