As I sit in the shade
I shake
Not only from the chill in the air
But from the losses of the past
I hear the ticking of a clock
Upon a mirror before me
I see the changes that are now in place
And those that are yet to come
I shudder
A shoe box is by my side
As I remove the cover
I smile
Memories of the past warm me
I finger a scarlet favor
Is chivalry
Only a time of knights and dragons
Is it old school
I think not
Respect, courtesy,manners,honesty
Truthfulness and consideration for others
Will always result in a smile
And approval in the eyes
Of the beholder