Petals of Lamplight

I smoothed the round border of an ivory lace coaster flat against the dark wood floor right under the nightlight. When the warm bulb shone through the open weave, a bright ring of glowing flower petals appeared across the planks! Teddy was sitting right beside my knee, watching quietly with his blue eyes. I held both of his soft paws with my hands and gently slid him forward into the middle of the glowing bloom. The light felt cozy and warm on our feet. I patted his fuzzy ear so he knew the night was peaceful and safe.