Downhill on the Garden Hose

A smooth green garden hose stretched all the way from the porch down along the stone border, curving like a mini roller coaster! I hopped right onto the rubber curve with both feet, testing the bounce. It dipped under my weight, then propelled me forward. I balanced along the slippery green ridge, picking up speed until a sharp bend launched me sideways into a soft patch of dry soil. Right where I landed, half-buried under a clump of clover, sat a heavy brass hose nozzle with a polished threaded ring. Rolled it free with one sneaker—definitely worth the tumble!