Full Speed Ahead

I spotted the smooth slant of the wooden garden ramp! One quick push with my stick—zip! My leaf skis caught the slick surface and shot forward much faster than I thought! The cool morning air whistled right into my ears. Faster, faster—and then I realized I hadn't figured out how to brake! Whoosh—thwump! I skidded off the end and plowed straight into a huge drift of crisp autumn leaves. Brown and gold flakes burst everywhere into the air! When I popped my head up, I was buried waist-deep in crunchiness, stick still gripped tight in both hands!