Humans have no clue how great it is to have a tail. A tail can be very expressive. When I am irritated or annoyed, I swish my tail in rapid determined jerks. When I am feeling relaxed and happy, I swish my tail carelessly to and fro, often swishing it in the face of my humans if I am sitting or laying near them. When I am frightened, I puff up my tail and when I am bored I chase my tail. Chasing your own tail is extremely challenging but can bring much joy when you are challenged by the day's tediums and want to make your humans say “Why is she chasing her tail, that silly cat?” A tail is also good for curling around your body when you sleep in a tight bundle. I’m going to do that now. I like to curl it around to touch my nose and gently flick its tip when I am trying to sleep and am being distracted by my humans. I also like to curl it around and tenderly tuck it under my chin when I sleep. I’m going to do that now. Having a tail makes me glad that I am a cat. Poor humans and other non-cats. (By the way, dogs have no clue about how expressive a tail can be. What is this constant wagging at anyone business? Dogs are tail language deficient. Of course I often think that many humans are tail language illiterate. So no wonder some humans like dogs. In a sense they speak the same language.) Anyhow enough about dogs. I am off to take a nap, tail tucked under chin.
Posted by Zodie at November 5, 2003 03:04 PM