It was quiet

I awoke and assessed all things. 

After the morning cleanse, I descended.

They were asleep.

I stood in the great room. 

I listened.

The refrigerator and furnace were between cycles.

The cable DVR was in sleep mode.

Outside, the streets were empty.

No squirrels scrambled on the roof.

No wind.

It was a complete silence.

A rare silence.

A mime silence.

I begin the dance.