As I saw you standing

In the dance hall alone

I came to realize

Just how much I had grown.

But this place is special

I kept telling myself.

Our age doesn't matter

It's our feelings that count.

So I asked you to join me

As I would any girl.

"Com'on out to the dance floor,

I'll give you a whirl".

Just as expected

You knew how to dance.

My lead felt just perfect.

You gave me that chance.

I showed you some movements.

Ones that I'd used before.

You seemed to enjoy them

As we tested the floor.

Soon it was your time

To move up the scale.

And practice new dance moves

To not let you get stale.

You rose to the 'casion.

Took each move in stride.

It felt great to show you

To flow with the tide.

I'll never forget you

The young woman from there.

You inspired my outlook

My heart you did snare.