A Warm Golden Circle

I took slow, quiet steps toward the edge of the fleece blanket and peeked over at the smooth wooden table. A ceramic bedside lamp was glowing gently nearby. I paused, watching the warm circle of light stretch across the polished grain. Inch by careful inch, I settled beside the heavy ceramic base. Reaching out with both paws, I nudged a dropped smooth river pebble into the bright center, watching its grey surface turn wonderfully soft and amber.