“Widow in White” monologue poetry - solo piece for actor - male or female

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“Widow in White” by D. M. Larson

I lay in want of sleep 

and waited feverishly for the dawn

knowing I'd never sleep.

Then in a rocker

Appeared a widow in white

Knitting a shroud

Humming a silent song

Only she could hear.

Then she turned

And looked into my eyes.

I was drawn closer to her side.

The caring caress of her gentle eyes

Sought to touch the worries of my heart.

But a sudden shudder fell though me

And tossed me into folds of sleep.

Then as the light of dawn approached

I looked again and she was gone.

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