Crossing the Metal Strip

Advanced straight across the carpet toward the hallway. A wide silver metal transition strip blocked the doorway, raised like a fortified rampart. Planted my foot right on the curved metal slope. Traction slipped on the polished surface! I adjusted my stance, bent low, and dug the treads of my boots against the screw groove sunken into the metal. Pushed upward with both legs. Crested the ridge cleanly and dropped onto the cool hardwood beyond. New terrain unlocked. Pathway forward is open.