The sound of the city calms me, it makes me feel safe. When i wake to silence i begin to panic, as if i'm terrified of hearing something strange. The sound of cars, of horns, of trains, it all reminds me i am not alone. It calms my brain. But when i listen to the news, i know i'm never safe. The unsettling thought of 'that'll never happen to me' runs through my head. I know this is not the case. I'm not naive, or ignorant, although, i believe innocence is a virtue. How bittersweet.