-- trust me, he said
believe that I will never
let you fall
let you hurt
let you suffer
have faith that I will always
keep you safe
keep you happy
keep you here by my side
trust me, he said
and I cried when I agreed
because trust
is the only thing
he can’t force from me
I thought
trust me, he said
I lied and said I did
and finally ran away
didn’t look back
I never trusted him
my pet looks up at me now
all wide eyes and fragile heart
trust me, I say
and he nods
whispers that he does
I am left wondering
if he is telling the truth
or if he is as frightened
as a young girl was once
and simply says
anything
to survive --