Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

A Brief Shaggy Dog Story that actually Ends

   A shaggy dog espied a graceful cat
     She arched her back, he fell flat
   on his jowls, she pivoted - nose up
     His paws akimbo, Shaggy arfed
         Wait, dear cat, I can explain that  

   But Graceful didn't miss a stride
     After all, she had her pride
   Who needs a mangy mutt who falls
     she thought, a dame like me must be bought

   Now Shaggy may be clumsy, but he's not deaf
     He heard Graceful mewing under her breath
   She loves me sure, Shaggy felt
     His tender heart, her icy exterior would melt

   So Shaggy scrambled after her, closing in fast
     When he drew close, she turned around at last
   It was then that he saw Graceful's face up close
     "Adios," he cried
                       ~ Her whiskers were caespitose

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David Fisher November 28, 2023 at 5:07 PM What a fun story, but I saw that punch line word coming a mile away, lol.

Jerry Brotherton November 28, 2023 at 8:03 AM Nice one my friend. My dog is constantly patrolling the yard, looking for the neighbor's cat. He just wants to play but she wants nothing to do with him. I think the three-year-old dog and the 14-year-old cat don't have much in common.

Kaveesha Ruwindi November 27, 2023 at 9:36 PM Hahaha! I enjoyed your story. We have two cats and a dog at home, but unfortunately they don’t get along well. Well done! :)