I didn't dance with my mother

The music was playing well

And the food was quite alright

We were surrounded by loved ones

And the atmosphere was quite nice

But when she asked me to dance

I didn’t say yes

I can’t quite tell why

I guess I was too shy

We would be the only ones dancing

And perhaps I would have gotten too high

For how often can I say

To have danced with my mother that way

The soft light tapered the sky

And even the stars came out to say hi

When I said no, I had a feeling

That this would be a mistake

But I just sat down quietly

And tried the lobster cake

Now years have past

And my mother is still around

But when she leaves me for the while

I’m not sure if I will smile

I’m not sure if that day

I’ll be able to play

I’ll be able to laugh at myself

I will be able to say

That I love my mother dearly

Her heart is just so big

So dance with your mother if you can

Dance for me a merry jig

Sing her a song or three

For now I’ll dance with my mother

For as long as I can see

For as long as I can feel her

Dancing in my heart

I Should’ve danced with my mother

Now I guess,

is a good time to start.