In an age of constant change and progression,
Where past ideals face harsh rejection,
There lies a question, a constant debate,
Should we embrace the new or reminisce and relate?
Some claim that all things modern are supreme,
And anything different is purely a scheme,
But history tells a different tale, my friend,
Of moments when the old did not offend.
When the pointed arch adorned the church\'s frame,
Did anyone dare to call it a shame?
No, for beauty transcends the test of time,
And innovation is not always a crime.
Plate-armour, glazed windows, verses profound,
Were they reviled when first they were found?
Certainly not, for they added to our story,
Enhancing the world with their touch of glory.
So let us ponder, let us genuinely reflect,
On the charms of the past, without disrespect,
For it is not mere archaic yearning we crave,
But a recognition of all that we\'ve gained and gave.
If a swindler siphons away our wealth,
Comparing the present to our former self,
We cannot help but feel a pang of sorrow,
For all that is lost, today and tomorrow.
And if a quack doctor\'s negligence prevails,
Making us forget what our body entails,
Should we not acknowledge what once was,
And treasure the memories, despite the flaws?
So when our guides push us to look ahead,
Abandoning the past, they forcefully spread,
We can\'t help but question their true intent,
Do they fear that tradition might relent?
For in embracing the new, we must not forget,
That progress is built on old concepts, time beget,
So let us appreciate the worth of both,
And in the harmony of past and present, we\'ll grow. (\"Old Concepts\") by Courtney Weaver Jr.