TED İZMİR COLLEGE / 9-A
Everywhere
Merve Begüm ALTUNTAŞ
I wake up and I feel the cold breeze of winter slipping into my room from the open window . Suddenly , I shiver .
Where does time go ?
The room in front of me changes into another scenery . A lake is the first thing I notice . Everything is silent except for the pleasant sound of the leaves dancing to the wind . Despite the wind , the weather is warm , so when I see the brown leaves under the trees and realize it is some time in autumn , I am not surprised . My gaze desperately searches the place for someone else . Every detail my eyes unintentionally land on as I look around feels familiar , so the thought of calling it home intrigues me more than it should . Then , I notice the woman sitting on the shore . I walk towards her .
Where does time go ?
She looks like me but her face already carries the gentle reminders time has offered her . She sees me as I get closer to her and calls my name .
“ Eve . Won ’ t you sit with me for a little while ?” Her voice is calm , welcoming . I sit next to her . She refuses to take her eyes off of the lake but I know her words are still meant for me .
“ Why do you wake up in the morning ?” She asks . Where does time go ? “ I am afraid I don ’ t understand .” I reply . She smiles .