Madame Laveaux

Marie, O Marie,
come and wrap around me
how do you want me to tell it

give me the words, muse
i will light the candles
the better to see through your eyes

i just want to get it down right
day and night, through my sleep and waking
my gestures are yours
sunup to sundown
i will sing your songs
if you whisper the words into my ear