A Ring of Light

I nudged away from the braided rug as evening settled in. Two quiet rolls brought me to the wide metal base of the floor lamp. When a soft click sounded above, a warm, golden circle spilled across the floorboards right beside me. A folded wool scarf lay draped over the cord, forming a soft, curved nest at the edge of the glow. I tilted into the wool fold, letting the gentle warmth soak into my round sides.