A Stack of Sturdy Squares

Curling up for the night felt like the right choice after a long day of pacing floor lines. As I reached the lowest shelf of the bookcase, I discovered a neat stack of square paper sticky notes left open. With both plush hands, I lifted the top three sheets one by one and gently smoothed them flat onto the wooden shelf, forming a tidy three-by-three perimeter. Sitting snugly right in the middle square, my back rested against the sturdy wood divider. Everything felt balanced, quiet, and completely ready for sleep.