Save the Last Dance For Me

Standing in the corner, watching all the love and romance
Watching the twirling couples with envy as they dance

The fast ones and the slow ones, they dance the night away
But I remembered what you told me, just the other day.

Yes you can dance if you long to, dance your night away
Dance until the dawn arrives, and the start of a new day.

But no matter how long you dance or which partner you dance with
Remember they just want to dance, they don’t have love to give.

The dance that is important is the last dance of the night
The last dance that you dance, will be with the one who loves you right.

When we are on the dance floor, and the rest of the dancers are gone
The dance will be for us my love, a dance of love that goes on and on.

On the dance floor of desire which is the dance floor of such love
We’ll dance the last dance together, as close as hand in glove.

The last dance will be a slow one, and will last our whole lives through
So save that last dance for me my love, the one that loves you true.

©~GG~ 10/01/2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horsman Avatar
April 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM
& years on from my last visit..still love this magical poem, Mandy...I'd want every dance with you, and then again the last one...Stay Safe..Harry {From my Favourites}
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:51 PM
Only just found all these reads. Thanks harry, you are and always will be the best xx
Horsman Avatar
January 26, 2013 at 2:29 AM
3 times i,ve seen this and it just gets better,, sending goodbye mail
Gildersleeve Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 1:36 PM
"Save The Last Dance For Me" Beautiful Poem Mandy. True Love. Lucky. In 44 years I can't get my love to dance or even sway with me. Warm Smiles, Connie
Horsman Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 1:39 PM
again after re-reading this is so sincere so lovely,, so real and visual, SOUP
Clive Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 4:40 AM
What a wonderful poem. And thank you for all your kind comments to me, you are always very generous. Charles.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 4:58 AM
Thanks you Charles I appreciate that and to be honest this is one of my favorites xx
Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Ahhh!! Enjoyed this romantic and passionate work..It reminds me of the song from years ago "Save The Last Dance For Me"....Thanks for your presence at m work..Your time there is appreciated..Sara
Harrell Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Ohh, so sweet, Mandy. I love it :)
Roberts Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM
well done Mandy this surely is a winner...Seren
Merryman Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM
A lovely write, Mandy! So romantic. Love, Kim
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Thanks Kim xx
Horsman Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 7:10 AM
amazing poetry wonderful heartfelt sentiment... someone close to you is one hell of a lucky guy.....to my fav
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 7:42 AM
Thanks , and of course he is lol xx
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