A Gentle Glow

I waddled slowly away from the plastic bottle. Across the tabletop, a soft warm glow pooled near the edge. I paused, watching tiny dust motes float through the light. Step by little step, I slid over to a round ceramic coaster resting beside the lamp base. I leaned my lower points against the cool ceramic rim and gave it two soft nudges. It slid just a tiny bit across the wood. I nestled into the hollow curve beside it, letting the quiet amber warmth wash over me.