Five years have passed

The house that was empty now full to bursting

Now we prepare to leave

But what was simple in the past is no longer

We have too much!

We started small, the garage

Only to find all of the stuff is needed

Oh, we found a trash bag-full

That can be discarded

We have too much!

We found a few tools to share.

We don’t really need 6 drills

But we won’t eliminate them

A new home to be found

We have too much!

Next the library

But, we can’t throw out the books, can we?

Even if they don’t relate to anything anymore.

Fortunately it’s only 1000 or so, not still in boxes.

We have too much!

The kitchen should be fine, right?

But it isn’t

Bowls and skillets and pots galore.

And all have a specific purpose

We have too much!

Bedrooms are easy, aren’t they?

But no, we keep acquiring clothing

As weight fluctuates or we wear it out.

Perhaps some to donate, (but not my favorites).

We have too much!

Still, the move is soon. Two weeks

Deposit paid

Movers and truck scheduled.

Several days of grace scheduled.

It’s frightening, but, maybe

We don’t have too much.

Just enough to savor the memories

and make new ones in a new place.