Screech! The car squealed as we disappeared into the horizon
From where an orange beam
Slid out like shy snail.
Chattering could be heard from miles
As the road curved and curved
Around a glittering white gigantic upside-down cone.
It wrapped around like a noodle.
I watched shattered diamonds
Dipped in white powder
Dancing like graceful ballerinas
In the sky.
“Welcome to Idaho” flashed before my eyes
Soon out of sight.
I dragged my feet out of the house.
Outside the sun was shimmering.
Soon a moving truck rolled into our driveway.
I watched it come closer and closer and come to a stop.
Hours were seconds.
The truck swallowed our belongings.
Outside the stars were sparkling
A sad goodbye.
With one last glance,
I shuffled into the empty building.
What once was a cheerful place
of smiles, frowns, and tears,
Now remained neutral.
I slouched on the floor and stared at the bareness
Without noticing Fluffy.
Brushed against my leg,
He climbed into my lap and glued his eyes to mine.
“I have to leave you here, I’m sorry.”
In a sad hug we fell asleep.
