Finding My Balance

My raised arm felt stiff under the midday light. I tried to tense my fingers, and to my surprise, the joint yielded. Slowly, deliberately, I lowered my arm and stepped forward to test my weight. Right beside me rested the sturdy fabric of a dark baseball cap. I reached out and pressed my gloved hand against the brim; the woven texture was firm and steady. I straightened up and held my position.