LESSON FOR THE DAY-- A JAR OF HONEY

Stuck closed unopened
I grab the lid and twist
I take a deep breath and
Grab the lid and TWIST
No-- I take the lid in my hand
Plant my feet apart
Take a full, deep breath
And TWIST!!!

Still nothing
Hmmmmm
I heat the lid under running water
Then molest it with towels
No go

Perplexed, I wander
Into the living room
And give it another twist
And another
"You or me, babe..."
Again and again and again
The untapped rock-tight lid and I
Exchange unmoving passion
In isometric grappling
Again and again

Like all spells, it must break
And it does
A small sliding
Subtle, like a turn of phrase
Then the lid is off and
The spoon is in the honey
And the chamomile tea
Perseverance furthers