And for reasons that I am not going to explain, here are some pictures …
This one is that moment when you become very conscious of your bottom, the kind of feeling when you wish it were less obvious.
Alas and alack the day, I do not look like this but there is that moment when you try to have your bottom being exposed a kind of squirmy thing, the valiant hope that he will be distracted and decide that he cannot wait to kiss you and all nasty thoughts go from his head.
But, there is nothing like a man who has just one thing on his mind, isn’t this a horrid feeling? A sinking, scary, please let it be over in one minute feeling.
But it never is over in one minute. It takes ages and ages for it to be over. I did not whether or not to use this picture, it seemed a little undignified and then I realised that this is the perfect picture to show just how it feels. Trying to cool your red and swollen bottom, any pretence at being able to hide forgotten and feeling very contrite- I think this picture is perfect.

















Poppy, I believe quite a lot of happy brats feel like that, but I'm prepared to bet that you wouldn't change it for the world.
I think that you realise just how lucky you are.
Warm hugs,
Paul.
Rats {brats} jumping from a sinking ship.
Nice that you added in the striped shirt on the OTK wallop one. A touch of authenticity.
Harrumph.
XXOO
Paul, i don't feel lucky. But I think I know I am.
Pippa, he is SCARY and I can't tell not truths, I can't.
But … we can try again … in a bit.
You had better wait quite a long bit after this one, and that goes for both of you.
Hey Poppy, very squirmy in deed. I have been there more times then I would like to discuss.
You do have a way of bringing up topics that explain what this life is all about.
Thank you,
cj
Let's talk about that last picture? What do you think he used on her? What over lapped on the sides? How long did it take to get that red all over and on her thighs?
I hope frozen peas are on the way!
Congrats on making the Chross list! You are an excellent writer.
CJ- I am a rubbish head. I have been all dizzy with dull things and not been here to see you. I am a buffoon.
Thank you so much for you kind words and we have both been there far too often, but in another sense we are very lucky girls indeed.
I don't know what would have made those marks, I don't see that side (I can't look at my own bottom in the mirror, I get too shy.)but maybe a dig flexible thing that is not a stripe thing, like a leather paddle but it may take a Top to answer this one. She does look sore, doesn't she?
Congratulations Poppy! Your writing cuts straight through to the heart of things. I find the first picture particularly delightful for some reason. All elegance on the outside, with a secret hiding just underneath. Oh the indignity of it all!
Lovely piece, Poppy, and good job getting Chrossed.
(Flexi ruler.)
Thank you, Season. You are so lovely and if I were to choose which one of us sees to the heart of things I now who I would choose! (That would be Season for anyone who is confused.)
Devlin, thank you very much and when you said the FR word I thought you were being mean and swearing but then I realised you meant that was the implement. Still, shudder.
I want a cuddle now that you have said that.