If the contest takes longer to be judged, I might have to write a sequel. I've now had to shoot the fourth possum I caught in the coop going after our poor little hens, in as many months.
I decided to go out on a limb a bit and write my article as a narrative story with some morals listed at the end, the way our ancestors used to impart knowledge and advice as a lesson learned. Here's my offering:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/roosters-playing-possum