A Silent Step Forward

Silence surrounded me. Slowly, I tilted my head downward and realized my boots were grounded on a smooth wooden surface. I shifted my weight forward. My heavy limbs responded without a sound. Standing beside a tall green plastic bottle and a clear water bottle, I reached out my right hand and pressed my knuckles firmly against the cold, smooth plastic of the large soda container. It yielded slightly under the pressure. I held my stance, staring steadily into the quiet room.