My one and only extravagance
Was in the untold prevalence
Of time I now chose to spend
Not leaving a single loose end
In preparing for the instant to come
Even as my heart began to thrum
This moment in time was indeed special
As beneath the mistletoe, I would nestle
It had to be right, it had to be perfect
And though it was all set for affect
This moment could be lost forever
And it was meant to be light and tender
Extravagant in every detail
This second in time would live on never pale
The beginning of forever, the us
For although I was known as a bit of a klutz
I couldn’t find a single hair out of place
Now if only I could just cross the stage
Left foot, right foot, calm and erect
Looking oh so circumspect
Don’t trip, don’t fall, don’t slip at all
No, I was not that little screwball
I was a romantic, gentle and sweet
Surely I would not literally fall at your feet
Breath deep, I reminded myself
Keep your eyes on the prize little elf
The moment was upon us, oh so delicious
Time for promises and many well wishes
As I plunged on, straight ahead
Another approached ‘n I stopped dead
Eyes averted I slipped and nearly fell
You saw it coming and an alarm bell
Had you catching me in your arms
No need now for such alarm
I was where I’d wished to be
And in your eyes it was easy to see
The twinkle, the amusement so clear
For me, that look would always be dear
