Jessica's Wake

In a room of crowded people
You knew just where she'd been
I followed on politely
Without ever being seen
Her smile could light the darkest hall
Her gaze could pin you to the wall
Don't know what she saw in me at all
So I trailed in Jessica's wake

She mixed with kings and princes
She joked with dukes and queens
For her, the world shone brightly
I was an extra in her scenes
But I was there for her at night
The tears would flow; she'd hold me tight
I'd tell her it would be all right
I hoped, for Jessica's sake

And then she wouldn't leave her room
It had all become a bore
I took it far too lightly
Though her smile, it shone no more
Her eyes were dull, she faded fast
And then I knew her time had passed
Where were the friends, I coldly asked
Alone at Jessica's wake