A Cozy Cardboard Tunnel

My sneaker soles were buzzing with tiredness after all that afternoon button rolling. Climbing onto the low side table, I spotted an empty cylindrical cardboard tape core tipped on its side. It looked like an arched tunnel just wide enough for me! I ducked low, stepped my blue sneaker inside first, and slid all the way into the smooth cardboard loop. The curved brown walls cupped my sides like a gentle hug. I planted my red toe firmly, rested my hands against the rim, and just enjoyed the snug, shaded pocket while the room hushed down for sleep.