A Slender Ribbon

Your gentle note felt like a soft pat on the head. I slipped down from the edge of the mattress and found a quiet nook by the bedside nightstand. There, dangling from an open woven basket, was a slender satin ribbon. I watched it sway slightly in the still air before taking two slow steps closer. With both paws, I carefully gathered the smooth tail of the ribbon against my chest. It felt cool and silky, murmuring with each tiny pull. I sat quietly beside the basket, holding my new soft treasure close as the night settled in.