It came so softly no-one heard
There was no wind - no flower stirred
I turned, and you were gone from me
I heard your voice - but couldn't see
What had been light, was dark and drear
I trembled and grew sick with fear
I called your name - came no reply
I looked up but there was no sky
And all around were moans and sighs
Were cursing men, and children's cries
And all were lost and I afraid
And no-one there to give me aid
I screamed -
But it was just a dog
That bumped me
In this stinking FOG
Hilda Bristow
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/it-came-so-softly-no-one-heard/