A Slanted Spine

I leaned against the lower shelf of the wooden cabinet where a row of heavy black vinyl sleeves stood tightly packed. One glossy cardboard jacket was wedged at a slight angle, its corner catching the dim floor lamp. I braced my boots against the floorboards and pushed firmly against the cardboard with both hands until it slid smoothly into alignment with the others. The faint smell of aged paper and vinyl drifted out as the shelf settled into a neat, quiet line. Everything feels properly resting for the night. #records #shelf