The Smile You Left Behind

At Mr. Sainbury's counter, she looked cute
The dairy maid met the boy in a sailor suit
"Will you marry me" he said on their first date
Sailor boys were never ones to wait
Two hearts entwined
And I love you for the smile you left behind

They had a son in nine months to the day
He chose the submarines for better pay
He worked hard, you can see the care he took
I know because I've seen it in his book
It's underlined
And I love you for the smile you left behind

When you passed away the doves flew out of reach
I saw his name and wept on Southsea beach
I framed a photograph that you had missed
The words "I Love you" written on his wrist
Life's so unkind
But I love you for the smile you left behind