trust me* she assured
in the fading glow as though
trust came tied with thoroughly tested
knots intertwined with love.

hear me she pleaded
as the past abruptly revealed
itself in the present and communications
became pantomimes in the dark.

help me she screamed
to the night stars who shone
glowering at her lusterless attempts
to be elevated and live.

hi, its me I whispered
to her as the sun crept through
the morning curtains and caused
her smile to glow.