August 25, 2018February 20, 2019 by greg-in-washington

The Legend of Scooby

Scooby was a tabbie cat,

The toughest tabbie cat aroun’.

You know where your wimmin’s at

When Wild Bill Scooby comes to town!

I think I see him comin’, dang!

Not alone but with his gang!

Just when I thought that we were rid,

Calamity Opie–Zeke the Kid!

The sheriff knows what fate awaits him.

Three to one, the odds are grim.

The sheriff knows he must be brave,

Or lie a coward in his grave!

He walks into the muddy street,

Extended claws–tall on his feet.

To shade his eyes he moves his hat.

The sheriff’s a big ocicat!

Zeke on left and Opie right,

The Scooby gang’s a fearsome sight!

As they walk their spurs a jingle,

Making all the town-cats tingle!

Trouble comes in threes they say.

The truth in this, we’ll learn today.

Paws cautiously held by each flank,

The gang moves slowly towards the bank.

It’s all just for the takin’ now,

Says Scoob, 10 bags of nip, Meow!

Bags of treats and tuna too!

You guys know just what you must do!

What happened next is in dispute.

Poor Scooby never got the loot.

The muddy street ran red they say,

But Scooby’s gang got clean away!

All you cats take my advice.

Be satisfied with catching mice.

Go find yourself a feline wife,

If you want the purrfect life–

One that never lets you down.

Just don’t take your claws to town.

Don’t take your claws to town.

POSTSCRIPT: Legend has it that the Scooby Gang joined up with Butch and Sundance in Bolivia, and were never seen or heard from again. Their descendants are the peace-loving cats you know today, minding the catio at the Feline Cafe.

Tacoma, WA, USA

35 Comments

cat9984 August 30, 2018 at 04:15

Great poem. I never knew the kitties had such tough ancestors. 🙂

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:43
  
  That’s what we are like out here in the West! Thanks for your comment.
  
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Deziz World August 29, 2018 at 13:31

That’s so cute. Great story/poem. Big hugs

Luv ya’

Dezi and Raena

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:44
  
  Thanks Audra!
  
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databbiesotrouttowne August 27, 2018 at 14:10

dood…yur… song….iz……de…..best !!!!!!! 984 pawz UP !!!!!!!!!! 🙂 ♥♥

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:44
  
  Thanks Tabbies!
  
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Three Chatty Cats August 26, 2018 at 21:10

Loved this! 🙂

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:45
  
  Thanks Alley!
  
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RMW August 26, 2018 at 19:47

Legends in their own time!

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:46
  
  Thanks Roslyn!
  
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Marv August 26, 2018 at 19:10

Bwa! Haa!! Haaa!!! Great Cowboy Story! And I gotta say, cowboy names are as great as wrestling names! I can see Calamity Opie wrestling T. J. Bitcoin now!
Purrs
Marv

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:47
  
  Names are given using the same principle–ie. characteristics. thanks for the comment Marv!
  
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Mia ~ Copper Cranes August 26, 2018 at 11:55

Dear Greg, your poem is fantastic! I’m so glad that “Scooby’s gang got clean away!” So very clever and creative, wonderfully penned! Hope you and the gang are having a terrific Sunday! ~ Mia

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 09:00
  
  Thanks Mia for your praise!
  
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  1. Mia ~ Copper Cranes August 30, 2018 at 12:30
    
    Most well deserved, Greg!
    
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Crystal And Daisy Mae August 26, 2018 at 11:44

Loved this. Loved seeing it.

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:48
  
  Thanks Crystal. Means a lot.
  
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MNL August 25, 2018 at 20:15

laughing, fun one, Greg! Love the wanted posters!

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:49
  
  The wanted posters are scattered through my website here. They keep popping up everywhere! Thanks for the praise Mary!
  
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petspeopleandlife August 25, 2018 at 14:31

Awesome and pawsome . Hiolarious poem. Love it.

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:51
  
  Thanks! Means a lot coming from a Texan!
  
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The Island Cats August 25, 2018 at 13:12

We hope the Scooby gang didn’t meet the same fate as Butch and Sundance. 🙂

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:52
  
  No they didn’t. They know how to keep a low profile., Thanks for your comment!
  
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The Swiss Cats August 25, 2018 at 11:34

Pawsome poem ! Epic ! And great art ! Purrs

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:52
  
  Thanks Claire!
  
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Comedy Plus August 25, 2018 at 09:22

I’m so glad they got away, but now they are wanted. Well done.

Have a purrfect weekend. My best to your dad. 🙂

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:53
  
  They got clean away to cause more trouble another day! thanks Sandee!
  
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frtomfishworthy August 25, 2018 at 08:36

Glad they made it outta there! No fun being an outclaw at times. – Tom x

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:54
  
  Was there any doubt they would get away? Thanks for the comment Tom!
  
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chrisscatmeow August 25, 2018 at 08:18

Wow! Brilliant,Amazing. 💟💟💟💟😻😻🐾🐾🐾💖💖💞💞💞

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:59
  
  If it made you happy, Christine, that is all that matters to me! xxx
  
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nanasworldweb August 25, 2018 at 08:03

Absolutely adorable! Great poem! Also the wanted posters! 😀👍

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:55
  
  Thanks Debra, I think!
  
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15andmeowing August 25, 2018 at 07:53

Well done- bravo!

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1. greg-in-washington August 30, 2018 at 08:58
  
  Thanks, Ellen!
  
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