poor little rat

As usual, your content(s) do(es) not disappoint. Your pennings enrich, and although they could chance a spot of editing, I am thankful for them.

I really like the last five lines! You dwell in a dark world, don't you, fraught with humor? Intriguing & interesting, weirdelf! Reverend Bec Hudson Shine Your Light It's the ONLY Way to Get Rid of the Darkness!

I do so hate when a trap,or shot from my high power vermin rifle doesn't kill out right ,I hate even to see the struggle of a cage trapped rat,I do so wish they would pick up the scent of their dead and stay away. alas I am also a bit in envy of their instinct for survival Hum.... Me feels a haiku coming from here. Could that be Weird inspiration? in Ink, IKnow..

that I never read this before. I am ALSO amazed, after reading this that you are not Chuck's illegitimate(sic?) son. I felt equal measure compassion and disgust for the rat, and it has not escaped me that you many times call yourself a "rat." Interesting. Your language use, classical and much like Tolkien. I'm impressed Jess. Yes, I'm impressed. Mark W.

I have had the same experiences in feeling kind of bad about killing mice...but only for a fleeting moment. Have a great day, Wolfycat

Very amusing poem! I think it could use a spot of editing though. Theresa

Rats scare the hell out of me and mice too. This poem I can relate to - especially the last lines. Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.

Not to feel bad, Jess, as it is clear that it was him or you(r book) A clear cut case of self-defense! LOL! Always, Cat

Cool story about killing a rat. They're fast! I know it's usually not easy to get 'em. You deserve a trophy. Mark

Smiles:) Barbara Can't catch those critters, besides I'm afraid to hit them, But will feed them their last meal with some -----. Really enjoyed reading.

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Chewing on a BOOK??? *gasp* Little bastard! Eat the furniture, but leave the books alone! Actually, I would have screamed like a ... well, girl. We get enough mice out here (even with three obviously quite useless cats in the house), a rat would make me move. I could have used you and your weapon of choice here one night not so long ago. Upon opening a drawer, I found a fat and happy mouse staring back at me. As if it would make it disappear, I slammed the drawer shut. When I went to get my sixteen year old son to take care of it (or at least set the damned trap), he screamed like a bitch as soon as the mouse moved. Nice. I ended up putting in two glue traps and one traditional trap. Do you think it killed it right away? No. It ended up in the trap, stuck to both glue traps and still alive, flopping around in the drawer. Eventually the flopping stopped and I plucked it out with a pair of pliers, threw it in the trash, and took the entire bag out the back door. See what you made me think of?? LOL Ronda

Hey Hey Hey keep putting together pieces of the puzzle.The rat knew the situation the book wasn't edible so it was trying to piss you off, if you had the chance you would probably do it again.

I enjoyed the read and the dear creatures demise ( no, book eating is definatly a crime ) The one thing that threw me and this may be a difference of culture or accent but the line only vermin right willing The word 'right' just seems wrong to my ear and threw the whole verse askew. Can you maybe shine light on the choice of word and it might explain a possible local nuance to the use of the word in your poem. Seabhac