Todo ser humano sueña con 2 cosas en la vida: éxito y fama, la dicha del que transita en calles de la ciudad depende de esas dos grandes inalcanzables, que solo el que deja parte de su alma en el proceso es capaz de tomar con las manos.
Las calles del este la ciudad con casas multicolor y frente desgastados guarda en su centro a artistas que entonan melodías llenas de potencial opacadas por el ruido de los autos, las penas y armas que no solo demuestran que las alternativas están, pero no son válidas para todos.
Every human being dreams of two things in life: success and fame, the happiness of those who walk the streets of the city depends on these two great unattainable, that only the one who leaves part of his soul in the process is able to take with his hands.
The streets of the east side of the city with multicolored houses and worn out fronts keep in its center artists who sing melodies full of potential, overshadowed by the noise of the cars, the pains and weapons that not only show that the alternatives are there, but are not valid for everyone.
En el norte todos bailan, cantan y con hastío repiten ser los más afortunados, para ellos el mundo solo se mira a través de los cristales preciosos de sus pertenencias, ellos no deben pensar en el mañana, pues lo tienen asegurado; ellos no se preocupan por carencias, porque nada les falta; ellos viven una fantasía que venden a los otros puntos de la ciudad como lo único que hay frente a ellos.
La realidad es otra, lo magnífico de unas luces no cubre la oscuridad en algunos rincones. Tras puertas magníficas que se abren automáticamente a unos, se cierran a personas como Markie sin piedad. Un chico con sueños que se asemejan al de muchos.
Ingresar a la academia de Rising Star hizo de él un ganador absoluto, allí aprende a alcanzar el mayor potencial de su talento, colocando la cima a sus pies. Todo a cambio de un pedazo de su alma.
In the north everyone dances, sings and with boredom they repeat to be the luckiest, for them the world is only seen through the precious crystals of their belongings, they do not have to think about tomorrow, because they have it assured; they do not worry about shortages, because they lack nothing; they live a fantasy that they sell to the other parts of the city as the only thing that is in front of them.
The reality is different, the magnificent lights do not cover the darkness in some corners. Behind magnificent doors that open automatically to some, they close to people like Markie without mercy. A boy with dreams that resemble those of many.
Entering the Rising Star academy made him an absolute winner, there he learns to reach the highest potential of his talent, placing the top at his feet. All in exchange for a piece of his soul.
Markie con el tiempo comprende que ser exitoso, significa desligarse de todo lo que lo ha impulsado a llegar donde está, familia y amigos es un precio alto pero justo. En un principio se resiste, pero lo terrible de las tentaciones es que se presentan de tantas formas siendo difícil dejarlas escapar.
Como estudiante predilecto, realiza cada actividad que se le impone, la conciencia es silenciada por los aplausos, gestos y halagos. Por años es así, pero nada es eterno y todo cambia.
Un día después de un evento visualiza desde el un edificio como un pequeño niño harapiento toma entre sus manos un instrumento desechado que aunque en buen estado, ya no es funcional para su dueño.
Se acerca, y al mirarlo nota que el chico lo mira con miedo, piensa que lo rechazará como dicta la sociedad en estos lados de la ciudad, pero no lo hace simplemente conversa con él, mientras le tiende algunos comestibles de su saco.
El chico le comenta que debe encontrar comida para su familia. Sus padres aunque amorosos, le indicaron que debía pasar su vida trabajando, porque las oportunidades son solo para los astutos y terribles, nada vale perder los valores y principios, pero él soñaba tontamente con ser parte de Rising Star.
Markie quiere decirle que no es así, pero recuerda que su buena fortuna no cambia la realidad. Se despide del niño, no sin antes darle comida y al tenderle el instrumento, este niega con la cabeza como si de un amor imposible se tratara y se marcha.
Markie eventually realizes that being successful means letting go of everything that has driven him to get where he is, family and friends is a high but fair price to pay. At first he resists, but the terrible thing about temptations is that they come in so many forms that it's hard to let them go.
As a favorite student, he performs every activity that is imposed on him, his conscience is silenced by applause, gestures and flattery. For years it is like this, but nothing is eternal and everything changes.
One day after an event he watches from a building as a small ragged boy takes in his hands a discarded instrument that, although in good condition, is no longer functional for its owner.
He approaches, and when he looks at it he notices that the boy looks at him with fear, he thinks that he will reject it as society dictates in these parts of the city, but he doesn't, he simply talks to him, while he offers him some food from his sack.
The boy comments that he must find food for his family. His parents, although loving, told him that he should spend his life working, because opportunities are only for the cunning and terrible, nothing is worth losing values and principles, but he foolishly dreamed of being part of RisingStar.
Markie wants to tell him that this is not so, but he remembers that his good fortune does not change reality. He says goodbye to the boy, but not before giving him food and when he offers him the instrument, he shakes his head as if it were an impossible love and leaves.
Markie llega a su casa y mientras mira fotografías de sus olvidados, siente un vacío de lo perdido, recuerda porque no sonríe desde hace años, sabe que aun rodeado de millones de personas está solo y toma una decisión.
Vuelve a su hogar, dejando los lujos y comodidad. Como buena familia lo reciben y perdonan, decide ofrecer la oportunidad de cumplir nuevas metas a su comunidad, replantea sus sueños. Sabe que aunque no puede cambiar al mundo, si puede ofrecer ese imposible de soñar a los olvidados. Nuestro protagonista, vive su sueño a través de la sonrisa de quienes lo quieren de verdad, dándole al éxito otro sentido.
Markie arrives home and while looking at photographs of his forgotten ones, he feels an emptiness of what he has lost, he remembers why he hasn't smiled for years, he knows that even surrounded by millions of people he is alone and he makes a decision.
He returns to his home, leaving the luxuries and comfort. As a good family he is received and forgiven, he decides to offer the opportunity to fulfill new goals to his community, he rethinks his dreams. He knows that although he cannot change the world, he can offer that impossible dream to the forgotten. Our protagonist lives his dream through the smiles of those who truly love him, giving success another meaning.
Esta es una historia algo sentimental para el Concurso de RisingStar de la mano de nuestros amigos de 
En este caso, les traigo un relato sentimental, hablando del éxito, la diferencias de las clases sociales y como podemos cambiar el mundo con pequeñas obras.
This is a somewhat sentimental story for the RisingStar Contest from our friends at
In this case, I bring you a sentimental story, talking about success, the differences of social classes and how we can change the world with small deeds.
Diseño y edición realizados en Canva.
Fotografías de mi propiedad tomadas con Xiaomi Redmi 9.
La traducción se realizó con DeepL.
Design and editing done in Canva.
Photographs of my property taken with Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Translation done with DeepL.