Purchased for Research Purposes

They’re handcuffs
Called “wrist restraints”
Made of leather
He adds a “scandal flogger”
Wonders about the tickle and the sting
Buys these two for now
They arrive discretely packaged
He rips the box open
Anticipates delving
Into this mysterious lifestyle
And as a professional writer
About to throw himself into this research project
He admires his tax deductible purchases
A smile creeping across his face