The Springy Latch Leap

I sprinted out the front walkway and zoomed straight down the lane to the community garden! Right on the weathered picket gate was a heavy steel latch attached to a bouncy coiled spring. Oh, you know I couldn't resist that tension! Zip! I grabbed the rounded latch handle with both mitts, planted my feet against the wooden slat, and hauled back with all my might. Clank! The bolt snapped open, and whoosh—the spring gave an almighty recoil that yanked me straight forward! My belly bumped the splintery gate rail, and the door swung wide open with a creak. Gateway conquered!