It’s late, but I love to drift into dreamland from the pages of a book. I roll to my side, curl around my Kindle, tiny reading light spotlighting dark words on the pale gray screen.
She watches me from the end of the bed, then steps slow, silent, one foot at a time, across the duvet. Curls up in the warm space I left behind me. Leans against my back. Rests her head, body goes limp, stretched out long, along mine. Quiet sigh, then steady breathing. I feel heat from her back spread across the fabric and into my skin.
She’s a heat-seeking opportunist. A heat-generating companion.
My cat.
Written today for The Gypsy Mama’s Five-Minute Friday writing prompt, Opportunity.
Loved the quiet soothing snap shot your words painted here.
We got our first ever pet, a cat, a few months ago.
Never thought I would be a cat person but there is something calming in its warm tip-toeing presence.
Cheers,
Leah
Leah recently posted..five minute friday: OPPORTUNITY
I miss having a cat…during these moments. Not so much when they’re yacking up hairballs.
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This *almost* makes me want to get a cat again. Almost.
The companion part would be nice. The allergies… Not so much.
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Julie recently posted..Opportunity…
This really does make me miss having cats around. I do love the snuggle moments. Hate the litter box though, so …. Maybe again in a few years.
And I LOVE to fall asleep reading, too.
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I love sleeping with my pup at my feet. I’d imagine a cat at my back would be sweet too:)
Oh how cozy… Too bad I just can’t justify the litter box to get some kitty snuggles.
Sarah Scott recently posted..Five Minute Friday: Opportunity
I woud have loved another cat (we had two years ago) but Brian swears we have enough eating, pooping, and destroying going on over here with the tinies.
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