mother of jocelyn

I see you standing in the park

every evening

with your daughter till it’s dark

girls and wives sit scattered on the lawn

but you’re the one who’s got it going on

mother of jocelyn, so fine

I know you don’t know me

but I cannot help but dream

if I was your boyfriend

what a point in self-esteem

and joc could call me anything at all

a step-significant-other-in-law-

mother of jocelyn

did he even pretend to care

when your life became so extraordinary

there, on your own,

with your flesh, blood, and bone?

could she ever believe in love?

can ya teach her to rise above it all

if I was your man

would your kid understand?

mother of jocelyn

guess it’s time to say goodnight

maybe next evening

if I can gather up the might

mother of jocelyn

mother of jocelyn.