40 Years 2006

40 Years  2006

I went  to a dance one night
in the Fall of ‘64
and danced with your friend for awhile
and than I saw you at first glance
 with that Leslie Caron smile
we met and you spoke of Colombia
your native land then I took your hand
 and we danced on and on 
for many suns and many moons
children came in days of wine and brine
and here I am a vintage Ralph 
 so much for wear 
who still loves you and will always care
and life has shown as we continue to fill
the time we have left living on the edge 
to celebrate that occasional thread 
of luck of money or joy
and that makes everything right 
for who knows what occurs on the morrow
to wait for that chance 
to dance again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 2:30 AM
what wonderful memories Ralph, I am sure 'vintage Ralph' has aged and matured like a wonderful wine:-) hugs jan xx
Sergi Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Almost 52 years and I'm still evolving.
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