Impact at the Baseboard

A coiled metallic spring guarded the baseboard by the door. Rigid. Anchored. An undeniable challenge. I did not hesitate. I set my stance and drove a direct strike straight into its tip. The coil bent hard, loaded with instant tension, and whipped back in a rapid, humming blur. The vibration resonated right through the hardwood floor into my knuckles. The fixture held its ground against the wall, but it answered the blow. Force met force. A worthy test.