Adjusting the Balance of Powers
I make no pretense of refinement,
Charm-school graces, savoir-faire—
I’m no more mannered than a monkey
Picking cooties from its hair—
In fact, I’d never boast of
Attributes I’d likely waste,
Having little use or need for
Proving further I’ve great taste
Than I did when I selected
You as partner, lover, mate;
All alone, that one maneuver
Proved my social skills are great,
Even if the sorry outcome
On your side is to undo
Any special social standing
That once appertained to you!
Art-Colored Glasses 
Brought a warm smile to my face this morning….I seem to be a bit of a step down for my mate but she seems to tolerate most of my misbehaviors. She was warned by her brothers and several of my Rugby mates about my coarseness!
Sounds familiar! My grandpa’s mate-choosing advice was to hunt up someone way too good for me who thought I was way too good for him. Worked perfectly in my case. And my parents, family and friends all tried to warn him but Richard just fell into my hands (arms) anyhow, poor guy. 🙂
A great piece, Kathryn, but hardly the truth. I’d bet that you are equally at home among paupers or kings, and that your company isn’t just tolerated but sought after once you’ve been introduced. It’s your spirit that draws people, the rest is window dressing.
Well, I’ve certainly been in the presence of both paupers and kings–both kinds of both, real and figurative–and been treated with kindness by nearly all, so whether that’s because they like me or because of their innate good manners and kindness I am very fortunate and grateful for all of it!
Too funny.. I’m thinking this can’t be about you because you’d elevate anyone with your presence:) But if so.. is this your anniversary?? xo Smidge
The sixth is our anniversary, and I am most certainly elevated by the company I keep, at home and elsewhere. If some of it rubs off on me, all the better for everyone! 🙂
Have I told you lately how much I admire your graphics, photos, sketches & artistic gifts in general?
Have I told you lately how much your generosity with praise lifts me up and makes me a very happy person?
xoxo
Delightful!
Happy Belated Anniversary, you two crazy kids!
Thank you! I’m glad to say we get crazier as the years pass, but clearly in wonderfully compatible and companionable ways. 😀
What a nice piece of writing! My other half and I are the least likely two to pair up but we do it seamlessly. You just never know, often what seems wrong at first often comes to fit perfectly after you wear it for a while.
Being a great complement to each other is often even better than a ‘perfect match’–more color and adventure in it all!
I agree
By jove, I think you got it … complementing each other better than being perfectly matched! Belated congratulations on your anniversary, Kathryn! The 6th was an anniversary for me too … of my birth!
How very lovely that we get to share your special day! One of our great-nieces was born on the day, too. Clearly it’s a magnificent day of joy for all sorts of grand reasons.
Oh … how could I forget to say … the pansy artword took my breath away. Stunning!
I’m such a sucker for over-the-top flowers!