Strings that strum

what quiet place is this where
no strings have ever strum
in spite of the huge crowd 
never have heard a drum

crowds walk in and out
with no rhythm or rhyme
the clock ticks are silent
there is no noise from time

make as quiet as you want
stop all strings and drums
but how would you stop
beats from heart that comes

there are strings of heart
that continue to strum
pulse continues to race
heartbeat sounds the drum

life sings along each moment
through all the highs and lows
bodies swinging to its rhythm
with me and you always in tow