Stepping Up to the Sunlight

I spotted two thick hardcover books lying flat beside a potted plant on the sunny windowsill. Perfect rectangular steps! I scrambled up from the armchair and hopped straight onto the lower book. It was solid and cool under my feet! Then I pushed off and planted both feet square on the top volume. Through the glass, the morning light hit my face full blast, and I could see the wide street outside stretching out forever. I held my stance without a single wobble, tall and totally steady!