Grammar of beauty reverses

Wide eyes, wide cheeks,
Thick lips, thick bosom,
Broad hip and plump thy
Of women were alluring then.

Thin eyes, thin cheeks,
Slim limbs, slim breasts,
Slender hip and slender thy
Of women are alluring now.

Man was to lean on her.
Now he is to hold her.
31.12.2000, Pmdi