Monday, August 13, 2012

city rhythm

 For almost a decade our family lived in rural Mexico; we rarely ventured into the big city . . .village life was our rhythm-sleeping in silence, waking to roosters, walking n dirt, seeds, harvest, fresh tortillas, milk from the cow, sheep- it's the Mexico we know.

But the Smiths live in the city, and not just any city-along with 30 million people, they live and raise their kids in the heart of Mexico City.
This month I got a good taste of city rhythm.- it happens in the streets..
The city moves like random machinery; the traffic seems paralyzing . . .then  I see my  grandchildren grab a hand, step off the curb and move to the rhythm of the city.

3 comments:

Rachel said...

I like your descriptions and comparison...you're right, two very different Mexicos...

menewton said...

this post makes me think of the movie "August Rush." it's about a little orphan boy who lives on the streets of a big city. He hears amazing rhythms in his head from all of the sounds on the street. It's pretty cool! watch this,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hrDNGmAigU

Unknown said...

that was a neat movie...