A Gust Across the Deck

I pushed past the sliding screen door into the open morning air. The painted planks of the outdoor deck stretched out under clear daylight. A sudden gust swept across the open space, sending a spiraling dry oak leaf rolling toward the stair landing. I lowered my center of gravity, matching the rhythm of the wind. With two measured strides, I stepped into its path and pinned the spinning stem cleanly under the sole of my foot. The breeze settled. Beyond the edge of the boards, the wide lawn waited.#TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #UsagiYojimbo #Samurairabbittheusagichronicles