Down The Stairs
How do you know if you can give yourself to someone and trust them, whatever they want to do? If you want to know the answer, try wearing a blindfold. It’s a great place to start.
A guiding hand led me, step by step, down the stairs to the dimly lit basement, my high heels echoing on wooden staircase treads. My lover's attention to detail was sublime. A blindfold and mask my companions into the unknown. As I descended the stairs, I recalled his words: “I will be your guide, and I will be your eyes.” As the stairwell gave way to firm flooring, I knew we had arrived at our destination. My vision blur...