I remember Janis speaking of a
chateau
one that she used to go to
as a child
I used to hum that word
over in my head
I liked the way it made my
lips buzz
and my chest vibrate
I remember when Janis spoke of
running to the lapping waters
that stained the sands
mere yards from her window-sill
getting her nightgown hem damp
as she fished for moonbeams
in the ink purple waters
I think I'll buy her a chateau
for her birthday
and possibly a net
to catch more late night dreams
in
Chateau by ink thick waters...
Erik Lauritzen 2003

chateau
one that she used to go to
as a child
I used to hum that word
over in my head
I liked the way it made my
lips buzz
and my chest vibrate
I remember when Janis spoke of
running to the lapping waters
that stained the sands
mere yards from her window-sill
getting her nightgown hem damp
as she fished for moonbeams
in the ink purple waters
I think I'll buy her a chateau
for her birthday
and possibly a net
to catch more late night dreams
in
Chateau by ink thick waters...
Erik Lauritzen 2003

