She Awakened Poem by vern eaker

She awakened with a start
Clutching blankets
Embracing her own heart

Up her spine runs a shiver
Her eyes open fully
As her body begins to quiver

Surprised and scared
Trembling
Unsure unprepared

Heart racing as it pounds
Attempting to scream
There are no sounds

Twisted mind slowly clears
Was it a dream?
That brought such fears

Sweat trickles from her brow
She is alone
Concern intensifies now

Sudden concern for her child
Bolting from bed
As she runs wild

Finding baby safe asleep
She sighs loud
She sighs deep

Relief began to cover
Still afraid
Worried for her lover

Was it nothing or anything?
She knew to cry
When she heard the ring

In tears collapsing on the bed
There had been a crash
Her husband is dead