moving day

you see
the truck pull
up.
the ramp go down.
the brakes
set
and the men
disembark
from the tall
cab.
muscled men
with the end
of the day
already in
their sights.
by sundown
the boxes
have been
loaded
the mattresses
tied down.
the china
neatly wrapped
and sealed
away.
you see the
neighbors in
the car.
two kids
at the window
waving
tearfully goodbye
to friends.
the mom and dad
steely eyed
going forward.
to a new place,
the dog, in back
barking happier
than everyone.