many late nights
the beat up car
has helped me home

Grandma's wedding dress
passed down each generation
still beautiful!

black satin slippers
tucked deep in the closet
waiting to be worn

mom's wedding band
always on her finger
now mine

Doing homework for hours
with earbuds in my ears
nothing’s playing

it has silenced many
with aching legs
rocking chair

looking at pictures
of my friend and I…
my whip cream curdles

broken handle
that wobbles when used
grandpa’s hammer

white gown
hanging in the closet
awaiting another day

cleaning out the
refrigerator
2-day old chili

on the front page
a mangled car
stranger's safe arms

porcelain doll
missing her right hand
last gift from grandpa