I remember tenderness

[dolorosa_12]

Today, when I went out into the back garden to hang up my wet swimming gear, a small tabby cat emerged from under the bushes, and proceeded to snuggle around my ankles, purring, and letting me crouch down to pat it, for the next ten minutes. When I tried to go to the washing line, the cat followed me, curling around my legs. When I walked to the back of the garden to check on the tomato plants, it seemed to try to herd me like a sheepdog, purring and weaving back and forth in front of my feet. It trotted at my heels as I returned towards the house, and it was with a lot of regret that I went back indoors — and if I didn't have to start work, I would have stayed. The last I saw, the cat was sitting on the edge of the deck, looking longingly towards me.

It was a moment of such softness.

Comments

[falena]

Aw, what a lovely moment. Thanks for sharing it.

[dolorosa_12]

I'm glad you liked it — I just felt everyone could do with a bit of sweetness and softness for a change.

[yarnofariadne]

So sweet ♥

[dolorosa_12]

Wasn't it just?

[oracne]

This cat seems like it wants to move in....

[forests_of_fire]

my thoughts exactly!

"Do you want a cat? 'cuz that's how you get a cat!"

[dolorosa_12]

I know, right? We travel too much to have a pet, but if I could have a cat, it would definitely be that one!

[dolorosa_12]

I thought the same thing!

[senmut]

Oh that is a blessing to enjoy!

[dolorosa_12]

It was so lovely!

[tactilemuse]

I love when cats let us know that they've chosen us.

[dolorosa_12]

Indeed. I've never seen a cat so comfortable with strangers!

[chestnut_pod]

A million hearts!

[dolorosa_12]

It was back again this morning, behaving much in the same way!

[tellshannon815]

I love moments like that!

[dolorosa_12]

So delightful!

[umadoshi]

<3 <3 <3

[dolorosa_12]

It was a lovely moment — and the cat came back yesterday, and snuggled up to me in much the same way.

[svgurl]

Aww what a sweet moment! I would've had a hard time walking away too. :D

[dolorosa_12]

Your icon is perfect!

[lokifan]

Awww, lovely! There's a white cat who lives near me who's similarly incredibly friendly.

Luckily my housemate's cat is currently curled up against me, being my little spoon :)

[dolorosa_12]

You are definitely all set when it comes to cat snuggles!