I sat in the moonlight today for about five minutes. As cliched as it is, sometimes I like to just sit outside and think nothing. The absolute worst thing that can happen in a time like this is that some human decides to join me. Or calls me.
But that’s not the point. The point was today. It was rather therapeutic, as always, but five minutes is a short time. The reason I went outside was to look for a red sock. But then I saw the clear night and decided to stay a little longer.
There was nothing fresh about the outside. It is hot. The air smelled stale and horrible, perhaps because the kitchen door was a few feet away and right outside it lay a bag full of very garlicky garlic. And it was too early in the night to be peaceful. The azaans for the night prayer, isha, had ended and the men had come back from the Masjid. You could hear people talking and shouting– tv or otherwise– how delightful it was to live in these flats. And of course, that one kid who was always crying. Always.
But even all this is not the point of this writing. There came by a cat. Sniffed the old bowl, found nothing. Looked at me but probably realised my non-cat-friendly nature. I kept looking over my shoulder to see if it wasn’t getting too close. You see, there was this other one called Rani that my sister had befriended, and she was faaaar too clingy. Always trying to rub against my back as I sat on the floor. And I would always push it away.
But this cat, this was the Egyptian. We called it that once, and the name kinda stuck. This cat was different because it never even cared what we did. I could stroke its back and it wouldn’t matter to her. I could ignore her and it wouldn’t matter. It could be starving, dying but it wouldn’t matter. Eventually I stopped looking. Then I realised I couldn’t hear it anymore. I turned around and what do I see? It was sitting beside me in complete silence, careful not to touch me but still as close as possible. When it saw me looking, she started licking herself. And it felt nice.
It was nice to have her by. It felt like this unspoken bond formed by the sheer force of my overactive imagination. A quiet sitting together. Two souls, conflicted in themselves, finally resonating with another mortal and this universe. I wish all cats could be like her. And all humans too.
She comes by every now and then. Sometimes I don’t see her for months. But I rather like it — the presence of either one of us has no effect on the other. We can see each other and not be emotionally attached. It’s quite liberating to have a like minded cat stroll by every once in a while.
Oh, you thought this was an intellectual piece? I beg your forgiveness. I really must stop rambling. I say, where did my meds go again?
This post really really made me smile.
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And that makes me smile even harder ππ
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And knowing I made u smile harder makes my smile wider…
Okay.. Im going to stop now.. This is getting cornier by the minute!
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Oh well, it was worth the positive energy ππ stay blessed xx
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I enjoyed this βΊβ€ And it’s nice to know I’m not the only one in meds, lol π
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Aww haha thanks! Itβs a pleasure ππ
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You’re very welcome βΊ
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I have a weird thing with cats. When I reached the part where you saw it so close, I thought you would freak out. Because I almost did. I mean, I couldn’t not feel jittery the whole while but it turned out to be a different kind of warm as I read it.
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I used to be like that, but after forced affections, scratches, many attacks and a major cat-jumping on me when I dozed off under the sun, I have come to the point where I do not freak out and make bad puns. Plus that’s why I like the Egyptian — she keeps her distance.
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That is good. I don’t think I’ll be able to cross this but who knows! I hope, at least, that I don’t feel THAT awful when one’s around in future.
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You must face your fears before they face you. What if you get stuck in a room full of cats that has electrically powered locks and the power goes down? Perhaps try in taking a spoonful of cat fur every morning for starters.
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……that gave me chills.
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Ok, that is definitely not what I intended. Ugh. Iβm sorry
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Smh stop using cats for publicity I’m ratting you out to them
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Cats for publicity? I talked of non-typical behaviours that cause warmth to a tired human heart. You misunderstood entirely.
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It was a joke π
I said ratting out geddit like rat-ting
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Lol haha I forgot this was a bad pun postπ
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Omg I loved this post, this was just what I needed to read! Also, this line: “The absolute worst thing that can happen in a time like this is that some human decides to join me.” Whyyy can I relate SO much haha! I love the companionship of my cat (over everyone else) and that’s probably not something I should admit to lol. Anyway, loved your writing as always, you describe things so easily in the perfect way. β€
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Aww thanks, Iβm glad you liked itπ ikr, sometimes you just donβt neeed humans! Dw, even I (a non cat person) sometimes prefer the company of cats (that donβt even belong to me loool)
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Exactly theyβre just so unnecessary sometimes π hahah thatβs completely understandable!
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I am literally laughing at this line, I can RELATE 100% “The absolute worst thing that can happen in a time like this is that some human decides to join me. Or calls me.”
During that period 30 minutes seems like 5 minutes. π
I’m scared of cats, bye. π
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Iβm glad you could relate π
Haha, but what would you do in case of a cat domination? We must prepare!
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This is the problem, I think cats like me for some reason! But I don’t want to even be close to them.
I will have body guards khalas. XD
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That is also an option I guessπ
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As head of the cat appreciation society, I fully approve of this post. I wish mine would sit and ponder with me. Cowbag.
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I am humbled by your presence. I would like to extend my gratitude and show my appreciation at the time you(r majesty) has spared me.
Well just stop giving her food or milk. The cat only sat aram se because she knew I wasnβt getting her anything.
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Shadow doesn’t let me sit aram se. So spoilt. Smh.
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Cats here know me as the crazy lady always shooing away cats. They tend to let me live in peace. You, tho, will never have that privilege. Iβm sorry.
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She mostly just meows to be let out. I WANT her to stay close but she is too good for the couch.
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Ah, now I see. I was sitting outside on the FLOOR covered in mosquito bites. They were impressed.
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You’re an amazing writer. Like you have this deep, poetic vibe, but with a comic essense. It all makes a very refreshing piece to read. Keep them coming. πΈ
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Oh My Lord, no one has ever said it that way! Thank you so muchhhh! You made my day. Itβs people like yourself that keep inspiring and motivating me! πΈβ€οΈ
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Much love. β€
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