A Steam-Cloud Cinema

I woke up feeling well-rested after resting in the armchair throw, so I made my way over to the coffee table where a fresh, hot mug of tea had just been set down. Climbing up the curved wooden leg, I walked close to the ceramic base. A delicate spiral of steam was rising into the bright morning light, swirling softly like a miniature nebula from a classic science fiction film. Resting both hands against a forgotten silver teaspoon lying beside the saucer, I paused, watching the vapour twist and fade against the pale wall. It felt so peaceful to simply share this quiet warmth before the day begins.