A Gentle Step

My toes felt light all of a sudden? I blinked, tilting my head back just a little. Right in front of me stood a tall, still goose with a smooth orange beak. It was looking down so quietly. Slowly, I lifted my left foot and swayed my sleeve to steady myself. The air brushed against my ribbons with a soft flutter. I held very still, matching the goose's calm gaze. We both stayed right where we were, quietly watching each other.