Blue Moon

55) Perfectionist's Poise - Was it Just the Virgo?

the awakened eye;

poised pout with cheekbone

and turn of mouth, the held jaw

of humble pride

and assumed confidence.

the set of the shoulders

-back and straight ahead

with the balletic poise

which was built into me

in early youth

like that.

the feet pointing straight ahead

and measured strolling stride

purposeful but carelessly controlled

and again show you and me

I am quietly proud

(so I hope)

it is important to remember;

the shape, the stance,

the movement of hands

and fingers -sit straight

never slouch, alert

and attentive, bright-eyed face

open and calm

that look of je ne sais quoi

the horsewoman too

with her elbows, hips and heels

in line to assume perfect balance

'heels down!' 'elbows at sides!'

and thumbs pointing upwards

(as if holding cups of tea)

back straight and eyes always ahead.

posture means much to me

you see

with attention to detail

and maybe it's a Virgo's eye

but was I really always this paranoid

of how you all see me?

(4th February 2014)