Ab initio
That evening stroll I can still recall
Within the Dadeland Mall
And the perfume that I gave to you
As my first romantic cue.
I can still recall with great delight
The events of the night
When you and I sat down to dine
At that restaurant in Perrine.
I can still recall the mystic scene
The aura and cuisine
And the cheap and simple local dish
That you told me that you wished.
The great impression that you made
Within my heart has stayed
For you who made such modest choice
Could be trusted with my life.
No exotic wine or candle light
To whet our appetite
As we made that quaint and simple start
To win each other’s heart.
From Perrine to my “Dadeland Den”
I was the happiest of all men
For I had learnt from that first date
That I had found a true soulmate.