Mister Vaughan

Listen, Mister Vaughan,
listen hard and long.
The stone’s falling
down to the water,
like Lilah did.

Look there, Mister Vaughan,
look down, deep and well.
The water’s still
and carrion poisoned,
where Lilah is.

Inhale, Mister Vaughan,
inhale it deep so
you can breathe it
under the water,
in Lilah’s scent.