Drumbeats at sunrise
Reverant silence as well
Serene fastness there
Background: This poem is written about Piestewa Peak, which is a very surreal environment. It is in North Central Phoenix, with suburbs and city all around it. It is often a reflection of life itself, with some people climbing up the steep trail at a virtual sprint, while others climbing slowly and steadily up. Every morning at sunrise, Taiko drummer Ken Koshio plays at the top of the mountain. If you are able to reach the very peak, it is reverent and silent. There could be two dozen hikers up there, but it is quiet. It's far enough up that you get the best of both worlds: a great view of the city, but without the noise.
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