The Mother-in-law

This is what my lover said, " I kissed your hat because it touched your head, I kissed your shiny shoes, I'll kiss you all, I love your house, I'll kiss your wall. I wish that I could kiss that burning coal Because it's in your fire, dear Soul! "

My little Son is my fond lover — It seems no time ago since he was born. I know he will be quick and happy to discover The world of other women, and leave me forlorn! Sometimes I think that I'll be scarcely human If I can brook his chosen woman!