raccoon death

Ah - reminds me of dead badgers on one particular road in Dorset (saw 3 dead in the space of a few miles). This has some fine assonance - almost evokes the critter's snuffle and grunt as they waddle to their death. And it's good you retain a detached objective tone - though that final image of bushy tails has a poignant undertone....BRgds.,Alan.