"The furniture is neatly rearranged."

"The carpet's clean;
there is no trace of memories."

Three years in, a seam split; it was irreparable from the outside. We couldn't afford to have the whole thing reupholstered. After two years of sitting on various sheets and blankets tucked into the folds, we brought in a replacement.

One last photo taken; it might be used in the future, to remember. Other than that, it's gone. Coffee and end tables, knick-knacks and floor lamps were moved until everything fit. Throw pillows were thrown and now it's like the room has always looked this way.


TRACK LISTING: Citizens Here and Abroad, "A Change of Scene"