In childhood days
When we were young
And school was all plays
And nursery rhymes sung,
Simple games and toys
Caused hearts to glow in gladness,
And most girls and boys
Never felt how adults feel sadness.

Summertime was best of all,
Sports day was the event;
All the children heard the call,
And all the parents went.
Each girl chose a friend
As a partner of the race,
And we hoped he wouldn’t send
Her flat upon her face.

A yellow ribbon was tied
And knotted so secure,
Then we were, side by side,
Determined the race to endure.
Ah, yes, many times we fell,
Until we found our pace,
But oh, how our hearts did swell
When we both completed the race.

Marriage can have its parallel
To a...