happy 4th!
sunrise combined ____ my time
Anita Baker replays my head
     been there all week.
M's parents in Bellingham
     always remember this
          for the way I assemble
     my bed whenever I arrive.
   each time, carry a bed in,
     set it up,
          break it down
        when through.
and the fabulous  breakfasts
M takes advantage,
     runs the place like Eva
Gabor visiting her farm
we garage sale
     looking for artifacts we can sell
   on great and wise eBay
emulate her mother who seems to have
     a Midas touch.
one fifty cent book went for $150,
   one seven dollar book
     went for $300.
we are not so fortunate.
     the Star trek junk I bought
   was worthless, and
the models we each bought
     we made about $12.
   so experienced, M's mom
     doesn't get out at certain
sales—she's right,
     nothing but junk.
M tries to decide whether
     to move there for awhile.
   surgery and the economy
     have been difficult
   but what's in Bellingham
     for a city girl
        but her hippy mom?