POETRY

In the Boldness of Bondage

She is the definition of dichotomy

Image by Hajo Dancke from Pixabay

A prostrate piece of passive flesh
lies prone and trussed and tied
in ropes of cotton, jute, and hemp.
An austere, docile bride.

But do not be mistaken, though,
and learn this lesson well —
In bondage she is yielding…