Charles Sides Poet Quatrain

From the Old School

You’re from the old school
When you go to work each day
Striving to do the best you can
Wanting to earn your pay

You’re from the old school
Whenever you sit down to eat
And have the entire family there
Each one is in his seat

You’re from the old school
When a cell phone’s just a phone
No internet or playing games
Not board to be alone 

You’re from the old school
When you honor Mom and Dad
Knowing how they love you
Best friends you ever had

You’re from the old school
When there’s a parade in town
Hand over heart when the anthem’s played
Standing when the flag comes around

You’re from the old school
When you’re gentle and your kind
You can speak what’s on your mind
Without cursing all the time

You’re from the old school
Don’t you wish we all could be
Believe in God and Country
And keep America free

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Amanda Moore July 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM Fabulous! it reads like a Currier and Ives painting and bares the scent of patriotism! Thanks for sharing this!

Jay O'Neal July 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM Bravo! (with lots of claps) Well said my friend. The rhyming scheme and flow. Awesome! Great write. truly.