A Steady Tick

I waddled carefully across the nightstand toward a smooth, round metal clock. It was humming with a quiet, steady tick-tock. I rested both of my soft hands against its curved frame. A gentle vibration tapped through my plush tummy with every beat. One, two, one, two. I stayed very still, tapping my foot along with each click. It is a wonderfully polite little rhythm to start the day with.