Annabelle - The Golden Boat

Annabelle nudged past the storm door out onto the dry wooden porch where the gentle drumming of the rain sounded all around. Right near the edge of the overhang sat a shallow glazed dish catching slow drips from the roof. Annabelle trotted over, her little bell chiming softly, and peered over the smooth rim. Floating right in the center was a bright yellow leaf, bobbing like a tiny boat every time a fat raindrop plopped down! Leaning her front plush hooves against the ceramic curve, she gently blew across the water, watching the leaf glide smoothly through the swirling ripples all the way to the other side.