A Gentle Breath in the Quiet

The room was so deeply still... I felt a quiet warmth rise within my chest. Softly, I opened my eyes to the shadowy stillness of the night. Tucked beside me was a baby doll resting silently, and around us lay deep, cozy pillows. I gently lifted my fingers, feeling the soft cotton fold of the striped blanket pulled over us. The fabric yielded beneath my touch, peaceful and kind. I gave a tiny, contented sigh, nestled into the plush folds, and let the quiet embrace me.