"Seams"

in 1936 seams
ran up the back
of womens silk
stockings

women had
voluptuous
interesting
bodies

movie stars
tapped danced
their way
to fame

they didn't
have
to look
perfect

there was
something
on the
inside

2009
things have
changed
for women

more die
from
heart attacks
heartache?

womens
movement
liberation
want it all

they have
forgotten
how
to

keep their
seams straight