A Gentle Tumble

I woke beside the cast-iron lamp base where the upright wooden domino was still standing tall in the morning light. After watching its pale grain for a quiet minute, I decided it was time to test its balance. I reached out with my left paw, steady and deliberate, and gently tapped the top corner with my soft pad. The domino tipped forward, clicking cleanly against the floorboards before settling flat beside my foot. The clear snap resonated across the quiet room. Satisfied with the honest sound, I rested my chin beside the smooth wood, breathing in the calm start to the day.