When the traffic light turned red, we paused,
Echoes of sirens wailed, a city's cause.

Cars aligned in rows, engines softly hum,
In brief stillness, city life felt so numb.

Children played nearby, laughter filled the air,
Unseen moments woven, with time's gentle care.

A couple shared a glance, their secrets bared,
In the fleeting red, all hearts were ensnared.

Birds flew overhead, their wings bright and bold,
Nature’s...