Judy Ball Poet Rhyme

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We never knew how Smokey got the fridge door open but he did and the crabs in the tub in the bottom of the fridge were still alive and ready to fight for their lives.

I think maybe the tub was a bit too big or perhaps not pushed in far enough and the door just wasn't closed all the way.

Either way it's a fun memory.

Life With Smokey

Life with Smokey was never dull.
He was fun and adventure,
It just never lulled.

So quiet and regal he seemed to be,
So dignified,
That you just couldn't see,

The rascal there in the heart of that cat.
He seemed so gentle,
Who'd have guessed that,

He was King of the Thieves with fresh sea food around.
A varlet, a knave,
His vices abound.

He climbed in the fridge for the fresh crab meat there,
And when one fell out,
It gave him a scare;

For it still was alive and it scurried away,
With Smokey behind it,
"Oh good, now we'll play."

"I'll swat it about until it just dies."
But the crab grabbed his paw,
And we ran to his cries.

Daddy grabbed up the crab and put it right back.
Then he gave him the fish,
He'd remembered to pack;

So Smokey could have his treat as before,
Not caught this time,
But bought at the store.

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Paul Callus July 22, 2016 at 2:54 PM This has bee a very entertaining write, Judy! Cats are always up to something! Today I've read another poem of yours about Smokey...reminds me of our cat who goes by an identical name:) Regards // paul

Cheryl Hoffman July 19, 2016 at 7:55 PM Very cute story poem about a very curious pet!:)