I AM OLD SCHOOL

I have good manners

Not because I want to be liked

It’s because they are absolutely essential

I show respect to my elders

Not because its requested

It’s because its required

I accept my fault first

Not because I want to be nice

It’s because its no one else’s

I like to do my chores

Not because they are rewarded

It’s because I am expected

I do not answer back to my elders

Not because I am afraid

It’s because I hate to raise fingers at my seniors

I like to worship each day

Not because ritual is the question

It’s because prayers are the answers

I do not like to quit

Not because I am strong

It’s because quitting is never an option

I trust people whom I love

Not because I am silly

It’s because I have strong morals

I believe in repairing & not throwing  people or things

Not because I have a lot of time

It’s because its worth it

I still like flowers and not thumbs up

Not because I am not an influencer

It’s because they are more real

I still believe in handwritten letters

Not because I don’t like changing with time

It’s because opening an envelope is more romantic

I love real dates to Tinder

Not because I am afraid of the unknown

It’s because texting is not courting

I like to go to picnics

Not because I am not a e-athlete

It’s because fresh air & sunshine are hard to beat

I like hills, trees and small towns

Not because I cant cope with the fast life

It’s Because they are more peaceful than stone buildings

I prefer flipping an album

Not because I can’t keep a backup

It’s Because the memories seem closer in my hands

I like golden era music

Not because I am not into the new stuff

It’s Because it used to mean more

I like calling to wish birthdays

It’s because a real conversation is more profound

 Than reading a text

Yes, please and sorry are still a part of my vocabulary

Not because its good manners

It’s because doing the right thing makes you feel good

I prefer long drives to Netflix

Not because I need to get away from home

It’s because open roads make you think a lot more

I don’t swear by things

Not because it’s a bad thing

It’s because I am straightforward

I like Eye contacts while talking

Not because I am insecure

It’s because I like to pay attention

I like remembering phone numbers

Not because I don’t trust Google

It’s because there is a certain joy in dialling them

I like to write with my pencil

Not because typing is consuming

It’s because I like erasing my flawed notes

I respect the stay at home women

Not because I am more educated

It’s because one of them raised me

Some outfits never make it out of doors

Not because its scandalous

It’s Because I like to be me

I love wearing sarees

Not because I have to follow my traditions

It’s because ethnic and elegance is my favourite

I like being Old school

Not because I am old fashioned

Its because I was raised properly