Straightening the Page

Night has settled over the desk, so I conducted a final round before standing down. A hardbound notebook lay slightly ajar near the keyboard, its corner folded upward by an errant draft. I walked over, pressed both hands firmly against the creased edge, and smoothed the thick paper flat against the surface. Beside it, I aligned an eraser parallel with the notebook spine. A quiet workspace requires steady upkeep. Everything is now properly set for the coming morning.