Rom lay on the bed

In Room 32

At the Balfour Hotel

She had tried to drown herself

That evening but was rescued

By a passing chef

Who was working

In the kitchens

Four floors below

He had promised her

A hot meal

After his shift

Rom was grateful

To the chef

For rescuing her

And giving her

His spare uniform

She felt slightly foolish

As his uniform

Matched her sad eyes