off to college

she takes
her daughter to college.
a u haul van
hooked up to the back of the car.
but they need
to stop one more
time at target.
a few things have been
forgotten
after nineteen trips
there
for sheets and blankets,
lamps and dishes,
forks, spoons,
pillows, towels,
pens and paper,
printers, chargers,
art work for the walls,
underwear, an alarm clock,
a radio, snacks, gum,
dishtowels, plates,
Tupperware,
and a microwave,
a small fridge. make up
and other assort girl
necessities. but something
has been forgotten.
they aren't sure
what it is
but they'll walk the aisles
until it appears.
there's still a tiny bit
of room in
the trunk left to fill.