Dismayed

I opened the door when I heard a knock and was dismayed because there was no one behind it.

I closed the door and vowed to keep it shut and was dismayed because no one could find me.

I opened the door and called out to my neighbor, and reached out my hand in friendship.

I took a deep breath, no longer dismayed, and reveled in my
initiative.

Alma Sánchez, 2006