LIBRANS

                                                     LXXXII
(Happy birthday D.H.)

I recently came across
An old astrology book
It was so fascinating
I had to have a look.

I've always thought that Libra
Was the best astrological sign -
Well of course I would say that
Because it's yours- and mine.

We are - it said - diplomatic,
Considerate, sympathetic and kind;
But it also credited us
With a sharp and cynical mind.

(Now think of Solomon -
As fair and just as could be -
I am quite convinced that
A Libran was he.)

We're peace-lovers and we need
A calm and peaceful life,
What really bothers us
Is arguments and strife.

They endow us with many
A less appealing trait:
They say we're extravagant and lazy
And that we procrastinate.

I thought I was indecisive -
But now I'm not too sure.
Even Librans are not perfect,
That would be a bore.

A pair of scales may not be
The most exciting sign
But it stands for fairness and justice
And I'm glad it's mine.