An Old Fashioned Person

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1. I’m an old fashioned person 
who likes modern things,

and many conveniences 
that modern life brings;

such as clocks and appliances, 
cars and airplanes,

televisions, cell phones, 
computers and trains.

Deep in my heart though 
I have a great love

of old fashioned pleasures 
I often dream of;

like good home cooked MEALS 
and pies freshly baked,

attractively served 
on a fine antique plate.

2. Sitting in front of 
a crackling FIRE

while reading and dozing 
before I retire.

Spending much time 
with my family and friends.

Avoiding unneeded 
superfluous trends.

Planting a garden 
of flowers and plants.

A candlelit dinner 
and wine for romance.

3. Strolling in parks, 
near a boat dock or lake.

Fun birthday parties 
with ice cream and cake.

Evenings at home 
in my cozy attire.

Watching a movie 
in front of a fire.

Raking up LEAVES 
on a warm sunny day

and watching them fall 
in their colored array.

4. Building a snowman 
or pulling a sled.

Eating a muffin 
or fresh home baked bread.

Writing a letter, 
a card, or a note.

WALKING through snow 
in a warm hat and coat.

Sitting in summertime 
under a tree.

Watching a bird 
or a small honey bee.

5. Making out CHRISTMAS cards 
late in the fall.

Shopping for items 
or gifts at a mall.

Chatting with a special friend 
on the phone.

Quietly writing a song 
or a poem.

All of these old fashioned 
favorite things

lighten my spirit 
and give my heart wings.

When I reflect 
and recall them anew
I feel deep contentment 
and peace through and through!