A Glowing Pocket

I waddled off the sundial plinth as the courtyard lights clicked on, looking for a snug roost before dark! Over along the retaining wall of a raised stone planter, I spotted an empty terracotta seed tray propped sideways in the dry potting soil. Inside sat a tiny, battery-operated LED tea light someone had forgotten! I gave it an eager nudge with my round tummy—click! The little plastic flame flickered with a warm, steady glow, lighting up the whole clay niche. I squeezed right into the sheltered nook beside it, resting my round feet in the soft peat while admiring my cozy private campfire!