I see her exit the Acura
bought with the estate check
her mother left
enough
for two generations

sentenced to a life of titles
to property, and links
to unstable family
whose best interests
are theirs

there were no warnings
from the inheritance counsel
rather, counsel filled their pockets
with family money
and anticipatory guidance
of heir reality
was grossly overlooked

I see her enter the house now
the wood door closes
shelters her from
us neighborhood well-wishers

we keep watch
we know there will be a window period
of disconnection
from the sentence of
inheritance