ON LEARNING TO WALK Or what the physical therapist told me:

Don't slump. 

Stand straight, 

shoulders back, 

head up. 

That's right.

But don't shuffle, Marilyn. 

Lead with your heels, 

not your toes.

Stand up straight. 

That's it. 

Pull your shoulders back.

That's better. 

Keep your head high.

Don't look at your feet. 

Look ahead of you. 

Look at where you're going.

Now swing your arms; 

Let them hang loose

Don't bend them.

Coordinate your arms and legs: 

right arm, left leg. 

Left arm, right leg.

That's it.

Now speed up.

Good. 

You've got it.

Just relax.