A Gentle Release

The morning was soft... and everything felt so very still. I slowly blinked and noticed a cold, smooth little plastic figure resting right inside my open jaws. It did not seem comfortable there at all. So, taking my sweet time, I carefully tilted my head and nudged it forward with a gentle wiggle of my lower jaw. The tiny figure slid out and tumbled softly onto the bed sheet. There... now we both have plenty of breathing room. I think I will just rest my chin right here.