The morning is late
I’m finally awake
The day began
With an early 4am ring
Bringing unhappy news
That his mother… is being
Transported, unresponsive
To the hospital
I know the sound of the phone
Caused him to quake…
As I shook him awake
And gave him the phone
At 92….unresponsive
With low oxygen
Is not a good start
To any morning
My Retired Groom 