The Leaf Intercept

Morning agility drills were overdue! I squeezed through the porch railing down to the garden path, where crisp autumn leaves were skittering over the stones. One broad brown leaf rattled past like a runaway glider. Intercept maneuver initiated! I dashed forward, leaned into a running leap, and stretched out both mitts to pin it. Whoosh—a sudden breeze flipped the leaf right over my head, sending me tumbling chest-first into a lush clump of damp green moss. Complete trajectory overshoot. But wait—wedged right under my chin sat a giant, shiny acorn! Mission promptly reoriented: trophy acquired.