roar

low roar of passengers scurrying

to individual gates to catch their train

huge roar of fear and panic at news

of sabotage of tracks

low roar of massed people

simply talking among themselves

huge roar of approval by fans

of world-class athletes performing

what seems humanly impossible

low roar of crowds finding food, shelter

huge roar of behind-the-scenes

work to provide

awakening a joyful noise

handbells uncased, set in line

on cushioned tables ready

to be lifted again in easter joy

(after a lot of practice)