I awoke last night <br />To the sound of crickets <br />And birds, which was strange <br />The kitchen faucet was dripping <br />And the cat pawed along the hall <br />I heard the baby sigh softly <br />And a car door shut <br /> <br />I turned towards you <br />You were still <br />Silent <br />In the dark I didn't see the blankets rise with your breath <br />I heard no air escape from your mouth <br />I heard no air brought in <br /> <br />I contemplated reaching my hand <br />To shake <br />Or stir <br />But only lay there <br />Waiting for a sign <br /> <br />Then there it was <br />A small breath <br /> <br />Between you and me <br />If you can keep a secret that is <br />I was disappointed<br /><br />Alien Girl<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/natural-causes/
