Silence blankets the city
Dawn waits patiently
At 5:01 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025, I find myself stationary at an altitude of 846 feet in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The early morning air is cool and still, with a temperature of 59°F (15°C) under a cloudy sky. The forecast predicts a high of 80°F (27°C) today, with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The city is enveloped in a hushed tranquility, the usual daytime bustle yet to commence. Streetlights cast a soft glow on the quiet streets, and the occasional distant sound of a passing vehicle punctuates the silence. The scent of damp earth lingers in the air, hinting at the possibility of rain later in the day.
Within a mile radius, the immediate surroundings include residential neighborhoods with homes nestled among mature trees, their leaves rustling gently in the faint breeze. Small local businesses line the nearby streets, their storefronts dark and awaiting the day's activity. The area exudes a sense of calm, a brief pause before the city awakens to the day's rhythm.
As I stand here, the pre-dawn stillness offers a moment of reflection, a quiet interlude before the sun rises and the day's events unfold.
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