Leaf Boat Ferry

I fluttered out through the cracked back door and hopped along the stone path straight to the birdbath. Floating right in the shallow water was a curled, papery leaf, bobbing like an empty little canoe! On sudden impulse, I leaned forward over the damp granite rim and flicked the woody stem with the tip of my wing. Swish! The tiny leaf glided across the clear pool, sending gentle ripples all the way to the mossy stone edge. I paused, wobbled to keep my balance, and let out a sheepish chuckle. Hehe... smooth sailing, and my plush belly stayed completely dry!