A Pine Needle Tightrope

I noticed that fibrous grass rope from earlier was stretched tight between two wooden marker pegs! Resting right across the gap was a long, stiff pair of pine needles, perfectly balanced on the line like a suspended tightrope rail. I didn't wait around to ponder the drop! Hoisting my pearly snail shell horn high over my head for counterweight, I planted my right boot directly onto the slender pine ridge! The needle flexed with a lively creak, dipping slightly under my boots. I took three quick, nimble steps, sliding right along the slick green needles, and hopped down cleanly onto a smooth white garden pebble! Yee-haw, pure balance trail magic!