Shoelace Tightrope

I trotted in from the balcony and headed straight down the hallway to check out the entryway! Parked right by the front door was a massive pair of red running sneakers. Those bright braided shoelaces were dangling off the side like thick climbing ropes! I grabbed one, hauled myself up to the top eyelet, and decided to test my balance. I stepped right onto the looped lace, wobbling with my arms thrown wide. It sagged and bounced under my feet like a suspension bridge, but I took three brave steps before gently tumbling into the soft sneaker collar!