SATURNALIA

My assistant just
bent me over the desk
and disciplined me
within an inch of exhaustion.
She explained how
my performance
was not entirely satisfactory
and then did something about it
that I will never forget
but will likely
never be able to repeat.

I like this one.
She continues to surprise me;
the thing last week with the bagels?
I do love those roll reversals
even if she acts a little wholier than thou,
she shows who’s the boss.

And after a long
hard day
of working for the man
who doesn’t want to
expend their energy
in alternative pursuits?
I appreciate it
that she occasionally
shows me my place
and will be sure to praise her
at our next review.