Slatted Shadows

I bolted toward the sunbeam slicing across the wide wooden window sill! Hanging right above it was a long white cord tied to the Venetian blinds, swinging like a miniature jungle vine. Naturally, I sprang straight up with both arms outstretched! My fingers clamped around the plastic pull toggle with a crisp snap. Whoa! The sudden weight tugged the cord down, sending the horizontal metal slats rattling into a frantic cascade of clattering flips. Sunlight danced across my face in crazy zebra stripes! I swung gently back and forth over the warm painted wood, puffing out my cheeks and letting out a giant, triumphant toothy grin before dropping lightly onto my heels.