Kate When we were young It was always me lead you astray As the years passed, the roles reversed It was you that lead the way Convinced me that ear piercing Wouldn’t hurt a bit And paragliding in Corfu I nearly had a fit! You took me on the scary rides The first at Poulton Fair The Corkscrew Alton Towers Was one of many dares Always gentle persuasion There is no going back Open your eyes! You shout No chance mate, I’ll have a heart attack! When walking once at Stannah We were invited on a trip A power boat ride Where to? We asked The Isle of Man, the driver let it slip The ‘Captain’ towed the caravan To Coniston, our first holiday Along with two life jackets and a whistle Should we ever go astray In later years to visit you I braved the motorway The traffic jammed, it poured with rain You said ’oh forgot it’s Derby Day A bridesmaid at my wedding You helped me with my dress When nature called, you lead the way I could have been a mess The holiday in Turkey With all your lovely friends Provides me with more memories I know will never end We had the time more lately To be ‘ladies who do lunch’ The Shard and Halo café Were the best of all the bunch Sometimes The Three Muskateers That’s you, and Ian and me But often just the two of us Cappuccino and herb tea I often made a purchase Which you called little treats Enjoy and never save for best A motto hard to beat And so my friend I say goodbye While Angels hold your hand And guide you to a better place Not far away, I’ll not be far behind P x