Stowed into packing crates, / corked into jars, / is a glimmer of light: / the glow of the moon, / the glisten of stars.'' Chessare's lighthearted black-and-white drawings, though not as original as the poems, function as agreeable complements to the verse.
Overheats / never.'' A ``Kayak'' is a ``palindrome / afloat,'' and a ``Night Train'' comes ``carrying night. Hauls / anything: travelers, sleeping bags, frankincense, myrrh. The many virtues of the ``Camel,'' for example, include ``four-leg drive. Arranged from Ark to Zeppelin with a verse for each letter of the alphabet, the entries are by turns thoughtful, funny and lyrical-a linguistic treat for those used to plainer fare. Though not quite as dazzling as these collaborators' Roomrimes, this clever, well-crafted volume is notable for the late Cassedy's rich invention and mischievousness.
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