A Bedtime Cord Cascade

I noticed the glossy brown wooden beads dangling from the pull chain of the table lamp! Wouldn't it be lovely to see how they sway? I took the bottom bead between both paws and gave a gentle tug until a soft, satisfying click sounded inside the brass socket. When I let go, the chain swung in a lazy, rhythmic arc across the polished wood. I stepped gently from side to side to follow the swinging shadow, watching the warm lamplight cast dancing loops against the wallpaper until the beads finally settled back into a peaceful rest.