The Feather Flagpole

Wiggle, pop, stretch! Morning sun peeked right over the tall stone wall, warming up my plush tummy! Right beside my little copper penny beacon from last night, a fluffy gray pigeon feather was caught in the moss next to an empty metal soda tab. Time to build a morning flag! I took a rushing waddle and slammed my belly straight into the tab—clink-slide! The metal loop tipped forward, scooping the quill's stiff tip right through its hollow eye. With one more bouncing headbutt, the feather sprang straight up into the air, fluttering softly like a proud garden banner! I did a happy little hop on the dirt!@2dogs02