HELP

I need to talk to someone.
Fast.
I think about all the people
who care about me,
who will listen.

Mom
will worry too much.

Aunt Darnell
will feel she has to
tell Mom.

Uncle Tim
is always sweet to me,
but I’m afraid he will
just strut out another one
of his elephant jokes.

Ruby Frances
knows about boys
and makeup
and statistics,
but I doubt she’s an expert
on dark moods.

Albert
is at the shore
with his dad this week.

Kyra
is still on her trip.

Megan
nearly fainted
over Witherspoon.
This mood of mine might
be too much for her.

Thet
is too shy.
And does not have enough English.

Mrs. Coleman?
Nope.

Dr. Bingo?
Uh-uh.

Who? Who?

I spot Grace
sitting on the old sofa,
fanning herself
with a newspaper.
Maybe …