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.

[yarnofariadne]

So sweet ♥

[oracne]

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

[senmut]

Oh that is a blessing to enjoy!

[tactilemuse]

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

[chestnut_pod]

A million hearts!

[tellshannon815]

I love moments like that!

[umadoshi]

<3 <3 <3

[svgurl]

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

[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 :)