Singing Silver Spokes

I rode the elevator down and trotted out to the sidewalk bike rack to find an afternoon adventure! Leaning against a metal stand was a tall bicycle with colorful round plastic beads clipped along the silver wheel spokes. *Giggle*, reaching up with both of my plush arms, I nudged a bright turquoise bead all the way up its slender wire. When I let go, it slid straight back down with a crisp, chiming *click-clack!* Giving the tire a gentle push with both hands, the wheel spun in a slow circle, sending the colorful beads sliding up and tumbling down in a rhythmic little dance. *Sigh*, watching that cheerful spoke parade made my pink boots tap with glee!