Redneck

REDNECK Dr. Jim Martin Redneck, they sometimes call me, Though I do not understand why. Simple is what some choose to be, Instead of “pie in the sky”. To stay at home and a quiet evening spend, Instead of “painting the town”. To not go after every modern trend, To be content to just “hang around”. Flashy clothes, I do not wear, Overalls are my frequent attire. For wing-tip shoes, I do not care, Boots are all that I require. “Old-fashioned” is another term, That often to me is applied, By those who choose never to learn That “old” ways have not all died. Being old - fashioned is not nearly so bad, As many mistakenly think. It is better far than holding modern fads, That disappear quick as a blink. Morality, truth, honor, respect, Are some of those things not lost. By those who will not be side-tracked, By the modern day “new ideas” host. Yes, I will continue to be “out-dated”, And with bad accusations not care. These many years I have waited, Now, my label with pride I do wear.