Concrete Heart
Inside the man-made ribcage
The city wakes up slowly
Sunlight trickles down roof shingles
Crisp air begins to thaw
Gray fades out into color
Vibrations of sound
Tremble through empty streets
Green light, yellow, red
It's like the city whispered
“Go”
Movement commences
Shoes click, shuffle and step
The city starts to dance
What the living organ needs
Pressure release
Hot air increase
The cash register chimes
Smells of coffee, breakfast food
Bagels and cream cheese
The empty streets yawn, stretch
Cars start to pace
Screeches like an animal
One second stutter
Before continuous chaos
Early morning music
The heart of the city
Not the middle
The mirror of noise
Alone, quiet, safe
Undisturbed in the hand
Of city's skeleton life
Metal in the earth
Unbroken morning light
Carved letters mark names
Fallen leaves cross concrete patterns
Shaking with vibrations of life
Echoing the heart beat
The heart of the city
Inspired by James Green Photography “Untitled” December 22, 2010
Written by Ella Hastings December 4th, 2012
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