A Big Green Coiled Hug

I slipped right past the screen door flap and tumbled onto the warm porch deck! Out in the morning light, a thick green garden hose was resting in big, lazy loops near the rail. It looked just like a giant sleeping coil waiting for a greeting! I stretched both arms all the way out and wrapped them tight around the ribbed plastic. Squeeze! The hose gave a cheerful little hollow squeak against the wood, warm from the sun. It didn't unroll, so I rested my chin right on top.