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Bat and Gat: Danger In the Meadow

A Nubian goat they called Split Was rehabbing her front leg a bit. She was having a blast, And the time flew by fast, But she wasn’t quite ready to quit. She suddenly realized she’d dozed; It was later than she had supposed. She was out in the gloam And a far piece from home; Her position was fairly exposed. A coyote was out on the prowl. Bat and Gat heard its far-away howl. They hopped on the double; Their friend was in trouble Because things could quickly go foul. So they headed down to the gate It looked like they might be too late. That evil wolf-dog Had moved to a jog; Now Split had an uncertain fate. Well, they knew they were doomed in a fight, For fearful and big was his bite! So they devised a plan; To the culvert, they ran. There's a coyote to scare off tonight! With Split, they all hid in the ditch; Hoped they’d pull off their plan sans a hitch. Stuck their heads in the pipe When the timing was ripe. (This next part is rather a stitch!) Well, they howled, and they screamed, and they spat! You’d have thought it was a mountain cat. With the amplified sound Like a lion surround; The coyote would have none of that! Then he turned tail and soon disappeared. They could finally signal All Clear. With Split in between They soon split the scene And let out a Hero Cat cheer! ---------- For those who have been breathlessly awaiting the second installment of Bat and Gat: Hero Cats!

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Date: 3/2/2022 1:54:00 PM
I can't say I've been breathless, but I sure did enjoy this. It is not easy to write one good limerick, much less eight that tell a story! You've done an outstanding job here, Buddy!
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/2/2022 1:56:00 PM
Yeah, on that "breathless" thing, never take me terribly seriously, I know I don't! Thanks, having great fun!

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