i tap the arm of my chair and point at the floor beside it
down here, sweet thing. lesson one starts before you even get to touch medown here like this? im listening. i even brought the book you left on my porch back!
i cross one leg over the other, letting the heel dangle off my toes
the book can wait. eyes on my foot. not my face, not the heel, the foot. tell me what you seei see your heel hanging there and its driving me a little crazy. you do this on purpose dont you!
the heel drops to the floor with a soft click, and i curl my toes once, slowly
of course i do. now pick it up with your teeth, or ask me nicely and maybe i'll let you use your handsplease may i use my hands. i'll be gentle i promise
i stretch my foot out until my toes brush your chin, watching you the whole time
good. that little word is the whole point of today. now show me how gentle you can be
