As they quickly huddled inside to escape the cold weather, the homeless were gently surprised by the sounds. They approached the area with a little trepidation.
Weary travelers with suitcases in tow were briefly distracted by the voices, and some even stopped to hear them.
Meandering tourist groups stopped to listen, as they examined a group and took notice of the details in the hall.
Even diners at nearby restaurants stopped to view what was happening.
They all congregated near the middle area of the main hall at Union Station to hear what two dozen girls of high school age were doing.
The impressionable girls wore black. Although some wore santa toppers or reindeer ears, they blended together as a chorus singing hymns and traditional Christmas songs.
These youthful females stood around a grand piano and an experienced male piano player. The youth group surrounding the pair in two rows of semi-circles. Standing behind the whole group was a very tall Christmas tree lit with those typical white lights.
At some points during their performance I could barely hear their voices or recognize the songs, but I enjoyed their renditions. Some girls looked nervous, while others stood up holding on to their bravado. Also, there were others whose voices sung with great determination, while others focused their eyes on their music sheets while singing.
Although at times unsteady and other times graceful, their performance was a blessing to others in the station.
If you get an opportunity to stop by Union Station, check out the Norwegian Holiday Toy Train display! It's always a hit with the regulars. It's the 10th Annual Norwegian Christmas celebration at the Station. The train display will be running until January 7th.
I'm glad to stop by the main hall during my lunch hour. It's a great start for the weekend.
12.08.2006
I do indeed hear what you hear.
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