I like to see a modern homeIn keeping with our time,
But none I find so charming
As the quaint, old-fashioned kind.
A home that has a lived-in look
With porch that's big and wide
Where hickory rockers, like old friends,
Are sitting side by side.
Where flowers bloom in time-worn crocks
To make each day more fair--
Not plants you need to pamper,
Just the simple garden fare.
A welcome mat placed at the door,
One of a home-spun style
With words of friendly greeting
Sure to bring the heart a smile.
Modern homes are nice to view
With their up-to-date design;
Still, it always warms my heart to see
The quaint, old-fashioned kind.
~Kay Hoffman
