BASEMENT FILES

by Joanna Gilman Hyde

The Tomato-coloured Couch 5:45pm

I’ve consulted an auctioneer

as to the possibility of selling off

My Family’s Letters, Memorabilia

Battles Between Offspring

& Every Valentine From 1947

to The Early 80’s

when My Grandparents Died —

but My Husband doesn’t think

I should

& My Daughter thinks

I wouldn’t get more than $20.00