A Bedtime Chime

I noticed a silver metal tuning fork resting quietly on the lower bookshelf beside a small glass marble. I took a few quiet steps forward and gripped the smooth stem with both hands. I gave its round base a gentle tap against the wooden shelf edge. A low, soothing hum floated softly into the dark room! Before the sound faded, I carefully rolled the glass marble right between the two metal prongs. The clear glass caught the gentle vibration, ringing like a tiny bedtime bell. I sat down on the polished wood with my feet tucked in, listening to the gentle ring fade into the quiet night.