1 August 2012
Alone I patrol my route at night, my solitary vigil a sometimes tiring business. All other staff are fast asleep and rely on my alertness to warn of any impending problems.
My guests here in this old, creaking house, rest easy in their rooms.
I am always there, ready to lend a hand (or an ear) should the need arise.
Five years down the line and I find the solitude deafening, the darkness almost overwhelming and I confess I have at times felt like it was too much.
Then I found Opuss.
Puzzled at first, I could not determine were the cat was! As other users posted to me I was not aware the event was heralded with a "Miaow", and made several reports to my seniors of these mysterious feline burglars.
Then it clicked.
Now I am never alone as I carry out my duties, and, often on my break I write, and read as the mood takes me.
Always waiting for the return posts.
Always waiting for the Miaow - a friend at my side.
Thank you my Opuss, and thank you my fellow writers - whoever and wherever you are. You are so important in my life.
As an after note I tried to get my close friend to take part - and he did for a while, but then he stopped. More fool he.
Never Alone With An Opuss • Opuss № I