A Deliberate Knot

A thick length of braided black cord lay draped across the low wooden side table. I took it in both hands and assessed its weight. Instead of leaving it loose, I brought the ends together, crossing the strands with steady, firm pressure to construct a sequence of three interlocking square knots. When the loops pulled tight against the base of the heavy brass lamp, the structure held without slipping. I ran my fingers over the neat, taut ridges. Everything is ordered, firm, and securely bound. #Attitude #binding