the move

the for sale
sign
planted
in the yard
gives
notice
that you are
leaving.
you have already
wrapped
the china
in paper,
marked the open
boxes.
kitchen,
bedroom, cellar.
you've thrown
away
everything you
don't want
to take with you.
the washer
and dryer
will convey,
as will you,
if you decide
to not come with
me, and stay.