Pendulum Ride

One giant leap from the porch railing and thud—all four paws stuck the landing on the wooden bench swing! It didn't sit still like a normal chair; the whole seat gave a sudden, creaking dip under my weight. That gave me an instant idea. I locked my front paws against the front slat, crouched low, and rocked my whole body back and forth in a steady rhythm. Creak-glide, creak-soar! The heavy iron chains hummed as the seat kicked into a sweeping arc over the deck boards. Who needs a push when four paws can make a swing fly? Best ride on the block!