There were ladies lacquered and painted Oohing and aahing their favourite moments Preening their feathers with care Craning their necks in the air to capture The dancing pair Tuxedos crumpled and stylish Shirts that have ruffles and brightly polished Manicured hands in the air Cufflinks applauding the flare exuded by The dancing pair Surrounded by admiring eyes Accosted by chiffon and ties were The dancing pair What excitement there was no squealing The horn may be once hit the ceiling While the orchestra was somewhere out there lifting The dancing pair So old fashioned it was alarming Outrageous but oh so disarming I was glad I was out there facing The dancing pair Surrounded by chiffon and ties Accosted by admiring eyes were The dancing pair Surrounded by chiffon and ties Accosted by admiring eyes were The dancing pair