Can't Afford to Eat

There was no time.
To do anything,
But help.
No time to think, even.
I grabbed the towel that hung on the rod.
Wrapped it around her wrists,
Applying pressure.
I put the toilet seat down.
Flushed down,
All the amount of food,
That was in her stomach.
Grabbed the bottle of pills.
Empty.
l gently
Picked Penelope up,
And left.
Driving her to the hospital.