Retribution

He watched with half-lidded eyes

as she tied his ankles to the bedposts

with his silk ties knotted tightly.

She handcuffed his hands

above his head – no escape

and tossed the key aside

feather was her tool to tickle

and tantalize his eager body

To the breaking point of lust

Never reaching peak of passion

although he begged again and again

mouth trying without success

to reach her tantalizing promises

pleading with her, he closed his eyes

awaiting culmination of nirvana

overtaking body in spasms of desire

endured for what seemed like hours

before opening eyes to take a glimpse

why she had withdrawn her teasing

he called her name but she had vanished

the phone rang all day summoning him

but he never showed up for work

he racked his brain before remembering

why she had left him tied, naked and alone

he recalled in dismay what he had done to her

he cried out in desperation as he saw his life ebb

while she sat in the park waiting for his end

smiling knowingly as she achieved retribution.