The Lion

My Lion's tail, is always straight.

On some days, or nights, when you are compelled by your dreams of the future, to revisit your past, you can't help but think of all those things that you ever held dear to your heart.
I had a lion once, a lion cub, that belonged to me, and only me.

I also had a cat, that is still hidden somewhere between the folds of plastic, in my room. (more on her, later)

This little cub was named Simba, yes, taking after the mighty lion king.
One day in a supermarket, I had my way with my dad, and picked him up from the shelf. I can't imagine what a life he would've had if not for me.. Maybe better..?
I brought Simba home in my arms and laid him on my bed, and slept with him, every night; that is, till eighth grade. After that, of course, i had packed him up well and hidden him away in a shelf.

Sometimes things of the past, have their weird way of triggering some memories.
Years after Simba had been locked away, He made his way out last night. Again, to sleep in my bed one more time.
My Lion's tail, is always straight.


P.S. You might ask me, " So what if your lion's tail is straight?"  
But that's a whole different story, so..