Alfredo Zanchez

Awaken

I opened my eyes, unaware of where I was, unaware of the time. I looked around me desperately trying to find even the most minute clue to provide me with an answer. I turned left, right, and behind me, but nothing made sense. I stood up and when I looked up to the sky, my eyes met a beautiful wine-red color that I have never seen before. I stood with awe in silence, contemplating the color of the sky in an attempt to calm my anxiety of the unknown. I took a deep breath, lowered my shoulders, lifted my chest, raised my right leg and took my first step towards the unknown.