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.
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