collected vs poised

collected and poised both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
collected	No	Yes	No	No
poised	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, collected and poised are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of collected include equanimous, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed.

collected (adjective)	poised (adjective)
brought together in one place	marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
in full control of your faculties	in full control of your faculties