Coiled for the Night

I rolled out from the cedar mulch as the park lamps flickered awake! The evening breeze was turning crisp across the open playground, signaling prime parking time! Right beside the sandbox sat a wooden spring rider anchored to a heavy steel base. Irresistible nook! I gathered a swift roll over the smooth asphalt path and wedged straight into the hollow curve of the massive coiled spring. Squeak! The thick, black-coated steel wrapped right around my curved side, while the cool concrete footing braced my base, locking my spin in an instant. Snug, sheltered from the nighttime draft, and perfectly set for sleep!