A Firm Step

My fingers uncurled first, loose and light. Then I pushed down on the rough ground beneath my boots. Haha, look at that! My knees actually bent, and my balance shifted forward without tipping over. I reached down and gave the gritty surface a firm tap with my knuckles. Solid! It feels totally ready for a good workout. I stood right back up, planted my feet wide, and grinned into the quiet air.