downsizing

she downsizes
after her husband dies,

and moves into a high rise
with a door man.

a front desk
elevators that will take her
up to the 12th
floor.

she has a spot in the garage. B 2

she has a view of other buildings.
the highway.
the squared set
of trees

in the courtyard, now
her home.

there is less room, so she
picks and chooses
what to bring,
or leave behind.

there's no need anymore
for so much,
she's eating for one,
sleeping
for one, life has been

pared down to one,
from two.