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I have eaten squirrel more than once. It's really pretty good. It tastes sort of like rabbit. Even so, I have a funny feeling that LeBeau should keep pretending he got hold of some lamb. What he doesn't know won't hurt him, but what he does know might hurt LeBeau. He's very resourceful, and it really was a very nice, protein-packed treat for his friend!

I think we can all agree that NONE of them are attractive as women. Not at all. Sorry, boys. However, the episode always makes me laugh, and one reason why is that Newkirk definitely has some swish and shimmy, which the other two do not! The only thing that bothered him seemed to be whether his mascara was running. This poem captures that contrast with excellent humor, and also takes us deeper into the story by showing him taking pity on his pals by making their costumes a little more comfortable.

It's interesting that we know who's being chased, but it's not quite clear who is doing the chasing. It could be Hogan. It could be one of the others, most likely Newkirk in my opinion. (That view is influenced by this story exactly - it's an idea I've seen in other stories, and I like the idea of him as a spy after the war.) One thing I really liked is the the slow build up to the revelation of who has been caught. I feel tempted to add the "Boom!" to the ending.

The conversations between these two guys always crack me up because they are oil and water and yet they are friends. This poem really shows the differences between them in sharp contrast. Newkirk's comebacks are hiliarious, starting with "Oh, time's not all I'd like to kill." The prompt is perfect for telling a story about Carter's cheerful optimism and acceptance of even the strangest turns of events, like how he happened to buy a horse by accident!

This is a great opening to this series of poems, which I've already read once but now plan to read and review. Everyone is suffering except for Klink. The fact that he would impose this punishment in bitter weather makes him worse than his usual self-centered and foolish self. He is also callous. You nailed each character with your economical descriptions. Carter, definitely keep your thoughts to yourself for now, OK, pal?

The trio of rhymes connected to "plant larceny" has to be my favorite in this collection so far, though this whole chapter is a delight! ("Delight" - I've typed that word three times now in reviews for this collection. Makes me think of a dessert buffet for some reason.)

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As I tucked in eagerly to this poem, my intuition told me that Carter was the narrator of this particular tale... and, to my delight, I was right! Newkirk's witty, cutting, dry asides provided a wonderful balance to his chipper pastoral narrative. The Seussian rhyming scheme you employ fits the subject matter and Carter's personality to a T. I couldn't help but read several stanzas out loud for the sheer enjoyment of the sounds. Aside from purely aural pleasure, though, you tell a charming story that flows with sprightly, bouncy energy, colored with humor. Carter's utter delight in visiting the fair is perfectly in character for him! After the conclusion of the horse-purchasing drama, you wrap up the story with a heart-warming exchange between Newkirk and Carter, demonstrating Carter's deep care for his friend and Newkirk's grateful reciprocation, disguised at times by his gruff manner. Mayhem, chaos, so much more... that's the operation in a nutshell!

I really like the lines I'm sorry you can't play a part/and watch me blow that bridge apart.

Catching up on my reviewing. This one's a more serious approach to a prompt which comes with humorous baggage, and combines the prompt quite naturally with one of the more dramatic canon moments, to evoke a sobering reflection on the dangers our Heroes must have faced every day.

I am really enjoying these.

Haha, this is so funny! And brilliant! Wonderful job! I never knew poetry could be so funny.

I laughed aloud when I got to the part about making up random rules; I've always suspected as much and it's nice to have confirmation. :)

Seriously- this was a great ending to the series, with a wickedly funny premise, a smooth, in-character voice, and a tight, intricate rhyme scheme. Nice job!

Another gem of a poem from you. I could hear Newkirk and Carter speaking the lines, in a perfectly natural way but still with the flow and rhythm you establish so effortlessly.

These are fun!

A comical end to a great series of poems; always a pleasure to read these.

The imagery was so vivid that I forgot about the work's title till the last few lines. I have a bit of a soft spot for the sciuridae, but I'm glad that they helped make Newkirk's special day a bit more special.