A Flick of Warm Glow

I scrambled up the woven side table basket, one small tug at a time. Right on top rested a brass desk lamp with a tiny rotary switch. Naturally, I couldn't resist giving it a playful nudge with both hands. Click! Suddenly, a circle of warm amber spilled across a stack of glossy magazines. The bright colors popped like candy against the dark wood. I leaned back against the cool brass base, admiring how neat the sharp shadow edge cut right across the tabletop. A cozy little lighthouse for the evening.