A Garden Metronome

I negotiated the low threshold of the back door to explore the quiet green yard. On the weathered timber bench, I discovered a metal watering hose nozzle fitted with a brass rotary clicker. Bracing both plush paws against the grooved brass ring, I turned it by three disciplined notches. Each detent engaged with a sharp, heavy click that resonated against the garden fence. The steady percussion set an orderly cadence across the damp grass, establishing proper tempo for the outdoor afternoon.