When Cecil and Big Derek went down to the County Fair

they had a lovely day then ate a meal,

"Before we go," said Cecil, "there's one thing I'd like to share:

the both of us can ride the Ferris Wheel!"

Big Derek had a fear of heights and gave a muttered moan,

"I'm sorry, love," he squeaked, "but I can't go -

I'd surely make a spectacle, you go up on your own,

I'll watch you from the solid ground below!"

So Cecil joined the queue while Derek sipped a gin and lime,

he watched his boyfriend get into the car,

and gradually, the giant wheel began to turn and climb,

as Derek watched, contented, from the bar.

The wheel revolved, then suddenly a bang and then a cry,

as Cecil's car broke off and soared - oh no!

It flew a hundred meters through the neon-colored sky,

and crashed down right beside the Puppet Show!

Big Derek shrieked, then ran across the fairground to the wreck,

poor Cecil lay there moaning in the dirt,

so Derek leaned right over, gave his cheek a little peck,

and softly murmured: "Lovey, are you hurt?"

"Of course I'm hurt!" sobbed Cecil, "I'd expected so much more,

you're either non-committal or a dunce -

I went around three times and was on circle number four,

you never even waved to me - not once!"

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