The Flagstone Leap

I slipped out through the cracked screen door and stepped right onto the backyard stone patio! With so much open space stretching ahead, I couldn't resist inventing a leaping game. I lined up my shoes along the woven doormat, took a deep breath, and sprang forward with all my might. Whoosh! I sailed over the gap and planted both feet right on the first round flagstone. The warm slate gave a firm, reassuring grip, even if I had to flap my gloved arms for a second to steady my balance. Stuck the landing, and two more stones are waiting ahead!