Hint of a Memory

wake from this dream
as the chaos around
morphs from a blur to a vague shape
these nights consume the scrap of soul
in which my memories lie
sheets soaked through from
nightmare's cold sweats
but He is there
gentle hands hold back thrashing limbs
calm eyes stare deep into this frantic mind
and suddenly, She remembers

silent moment seems eternal
until she collapses against strong shoulders
and lets a single tear fall before asking

how long?