I'm still here

boxes, boxes

so many boxes

we have accumulated much

in the 12 years in this house

I am sifting and sorting

as I pack

only saving that 

which is most dear

and then there's the paperwork

the running around 

to complete records

and medical exams

and criminal checks

and more vaccines

so my words

have indeed been few

and I miss this space

but I'm here

looking for a moment 

to be still

and exhale words