Baby Rat
Baby Rat
At my door
As I lift my bat
To raise my score
I pause a moment
In silent contemplation
Considering how innocent
Your naive hesitation
I gently lower my bat
Giving you time to escape
Soon you will be an adult
But any child deserves a better fate
by Hugh M. Lewis
The Great Wall
Poesy From China
1998-9
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Last Updated: 03/15/05