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how did you know you would save me tonight?

it was close, and i christened you keeper of my sanity.

even when others - faced with consequence -

turned away; clicked off; left me alone.

the journey out seemed long and impossible;

then you called-

then you appeared -

with phantom tea and cookies and no complaints;

just friendly staff;

and wiped away the toys and tears

with soft talk and loud music.