A Kitty Friend

Ever since I could remember myself, I've had an irrational fear of cats.  Truth be told,any animal from the
feline family can literally suck the breath from me merely by looking at them.  Imagine my surprise, when
I visit with my cousin and friend up the street a ways, her cat follows me all around the yard whenever I
go there, which is maybe two, three times a week.  She rubs 
against my legs,  then sits on my feet and stares up in my face contentedly.

I'm dumbstruck with her actions towards me.  I have never interacted with her in any way. That hasn't
stopped the kitten from befriending me, though.  I feel so guilty that I don't naturally share her feelings back to
her.  However, I am going to work hard on being nicer to my new 'kitty friend'.   I don't know the kitty's
name yet, but I will make it a point to find out all about her.

Don't underestimate the power of animals!  They are so full of love and affection, and, like this kitty,
they just want to share it.  She really got my attention!  Do you favor cats?  Or, like me, an old dog lover
from 'way' back?