A Warm Circle of Light

I leaned my paws against the edge of the low wooden side table and pulled myself up into the warm glow of the ceramic lamp. Beside its base, a smooth glazed coaster lay resting on the dark walnut grain. I turned around and backed gently against the lamp's curved pottery stand, letting its steady warmth soak into my back. In front of me, the amber bulb cast a soft, round pool of light where my shadow stretched long and still. I tucked my paws into my lap, watching the room settle into absolute quiet.