Old Words

Diggin' around the ole treasure chest Tryin' to find a gem, Wonderin' if any of these old words Could shine once again - I've used them all In the past, So I naturally figured They just couldn't last- But still Here they are, Right where I left them Inside my mental Mason jar- I recall screwing the lid Down extra tight, In attempt To keep them out of sight- For due to fear I'd put them far away, Afraid of being called 'Ignorant' I vowed smarter words to say- I thought to be impressive I needed words a bit longer, To be a powerful poet Phrases a bit stronger- So, to feed My own vain frailty, I tried to use words Beyond my meager mentality- But, I am older now And have come 'round to realize how, Just like true, good friends It's those old words that suit me(and love me) the most, in the end- I find it's best to use Old words I know, And slowly learn more As patiently I read and grow.