A Tiny Amber Shield

I pushed past the dandelion patch and trotted along the cool stone edge of the planter. Wedged between two gravel pebbles, a translucent amber glass marble caught the bright afternoon light like a shiny superhero gem! I nudged it with my nose, sending it rolling down the gentle dip of the paver. It clicked against an empty terracotta saucer with a cheerful ring and spun to a steady stop right in the center. I planted my jointed paws wide, puffed out my chest, and admired our gleaming outdoor comic artifact.