He knew this was a special day
Her beauty took his breath away
His throat went dry as he said hello
Fearing she would turn and go

She smiled at him, so he took his chance
And through bated breath asked her to dance
She clutched his hand, they danced all night
They laughed and joked; things just felt right.

Decades pass, now both retired
They still share wedded bliss
Emphasised each morning
With a gentle loving kiss

She’s awakened by the dawn chorus
As distant church bells peel
She looks across and smiles at him
But his body is cold and still

Her heart now badly broken
She knew this day would come
She cannot face the future
Without her one and only love

She joined him shortly after
They’re once again together
The lives and love they shared
Will always last forever

I scattered both their ashes
Beneath the apple trees
And I’m sure I saw them smiling
Together dancing in the breeze.