The Tender Tease

A poem by Beverly Stock.

Fingers extended

Please, move them slower

Then, with gentle touch

Just an inch lower.

Rotate your fingers

Very gently, please

So they barely move

Like a tender tease.

Then, you may have to

get down on your knees

Yes, that’s much better

Angle ensures ease.

Now, turn to rotate

A small smooth motion

Your combination

lock is now open!.

Beverly Stock is an American poet living in St. Louis. Her work has been published on ClassicalPoets.org, at theChainedMuse.com, and on the Webzine Lighten Up Online.