The Ballad of Derek and Pauline
In loving memory of Derek, 1932 - 2021, and Pauline North, 1931 - 2021
I know what I like, my love
And I like what I see
I wonder if you’d like to take
My hand and dance with me
We’ll marry in September and
Go laughing by the sea
I wonder if you’ll take my hand
My love, and dance with me
We’ll have a little house and make
A home and family
And all of this will come to pass
If you will dance with me
And I will make your flour rise
And puddings that will be
Like honey on your tongue if you
Will come and dance with me
There’s children in the garden, love
So many I can see
And all because you took my hand
And came and danced with me
You were my only love and true
And we’ll forever be
The last ones out there on the floor
You loved to dance with me
I’ll bring you daffodils, my love
And later after tea
I’ll take your hand and then we will
Go dancing, you and me
© Gail Foster 21st February 2021
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