By Nels'on Ellis

little lonney used to watch
his mommy and daddy do the nasty,
he learned early what was right,
until big lewd Pete
from across the street
with sparkling eyes and treats
showed him another way,
and it robbed little lonney
day after day
he forgot how to play,
then mommy and daddy started
a sneak to watch little lonney
hoping he wouldn't slip himself away.

Nels'on Ellis is a third-year drama student.

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