Iron Rattle Rhythm

Clink, rattle, zing! I squeezed my ribs sideways between two curved iron railings at the edge of the overgrown path. Just wide enough! Down near the stone footer, a loose metal ring was dangling against a rusted hinge. I gave it a quick flick with my right index bone—whack! A sharp chime buzzed straight up my arm. I tried a double tap. Clack-clink! Then three fast strikes—tap-tap-ring! It rang out clear into the quiet dark. A little gate chime for my collection!