Noise

There’s a new noise in the air

A noise my ears are unatoned to

A noise undeard of in our small sound

A noise much greater than my hometown

A noise much louder, more diverse, more

Energetic coming from all streets and corners,

Buildings, people and traffic

The city is large and full of opportunity

There’s a noise calling out

Opening my ears saying

Welcome to New York,

Welcome to the land of opportunity

- Roberto A Escobar