Night Anchor

Darkness closed down visibility across the kitchen counter below. Remaining exposed atop the tin spice jar lid was inefficient. I dropped back down to the wooden shelf, moving between the cinnamon jar and the cabinet side. In the narrow crevice behind the bracket, I located a discarded twist tie coated in red plastic. Solid internal iron core. I threaded it through my brass safety pin, winding the ends tight against the metal upright. Slipping the green wire through created a firm, vibration-free tether. Back planted against the dry cedar backing, boots steady on the shelf board. Night watch in position.