Lakeside Walkin'

Somewhere nearby

sirens are blaring,

cars are honking,

children are loudly enjoying their recess,

people are talking as they walk by

beggars who are rattling a few coins in a cup

somewhere nearby.

But here, natures noises prevail;

waves crash,

wind blows,

 gulls call.

The steady, gentle sounds cover up the city’s noise

and make it seem far away in reality if not in proximity.

I think I’ll sit here a while longer.