Statuesque

Mark’s sent me a card of Mic’angelo’s “David”. I’m really not sure how I’m meant to react … Did he think I’m pining to see a nice body? Or is he half-hoping that I’ll send it back? The truth is, I don’t feel the least bit insulted. I’ve studied male shapes ever since I was five! I really enjoy all their planes and their contours: ‘Tis pity they’re seldom this good in real life … This statue of David is one of the finest. He’s firm and he’s smooth, and his muscles are taut … If he were to step down and walk through the gallery, The one thing to wobble is the one thing that ought! His face is the image of very young Elvis … And so is his body, the bits that we’ve seen. They could be the same man … a re-incarnation … Translated from Florence to Hollywood screen. This picture just fills me with such mixed emotions! I’m eager to see him: to touch, taste and smell … And yet, it occurs, I’m too old for such notions … But this old bat’s not dead yet … so, hey, what the Hell! ................... Entry for Debbie's "Change for the Meter" contest. This is a dactylic tetrameter ... I think! Tell me if I'm wrong, please!