good bones

she says,

standing back, with hands on hips,

the sun on her

aging face,

this house

has good bones.

it was built

in the 50's.

hardwood floors,

brick.

the tiled roof.

they don't make them

like this anymore.

surrounded by trees,

a stream in the woods.

places to park.

walking distance

to anywhere you need to be.

it's a place

to raise children in.

good schools.

a place to stay for the rest

of your life.

then she carries out

another box

to the truck that's helping

her move.