Suitcases don’t scare
She says go
It’ll make things easier
When it’s official,

We wore coats to bed
Even with a warm moon overhead
House quiet even with noise
Growth trampled
I was praying for examples of recovery
She turned over looking at anything or anyone not me,
So suitcases don’t scare
Telling family members I don’t care
But don’t abandon me to despair
Explain where in silence we’ll find fair
Pulling out the small remainder of my hair
Years ago they said we were a sweet pair,
Now suitcases don’t scare.