A Deliberate Stance

My joints clicked into alignment. I found myself poised on a slick, painted expanse, one leg raised mid-step. Below, the gloss mirrored my outline against the buildings beyond. Methodically, I tested the tension in my right knee. A subtle shift; the raised foot lowered, making contact with the cold surface. A steady tap echoed back. I adjusted my grip on the broad blade and balanced securely upon the rooftop vantage.