Hi there dwarf2012. I found your entry in "I Write in December-January-February" . So here I am with a review for you. Before I begin, please note that these are my views as a reader and are not meant to offend in any manner.

Image Portrayed
The poem shows the images of various animals surrounding the trash can and trying to declare their territories. Skunks, snakes and cats are clearly shown in the poem.

Language,Grammar and Form
This form was new to me. It's an interesting form and you have followed it quite well. The only issue I found was in the last line where in it should be "The Boss", but the syllable count would not allow it. It can be done if you change the word "announcing" to two syllable one.

Punctuation
Your second para have correct punctuation while it is missed in first para. You may want to edit the first to include suitable punctuation.For the third para, you have included the punctuation in the beginning but missed it in the last line.

Favorites and Not so Favorites
Snake
sleeping,
keeping cool
in the mail box.
The idea of snake sleeping in the mailbox and shocking is quite expressive.

Other thoughts and suggestions
You have maintained a difficult form without sacrificing the picture you had in your mind.

I am giving the rating of four to this poem as it can be improved with a bit of more polishing.

Keep Writing!

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