The Housewarming
Her co-worker’s arrived,
and rang the bell, so,
I took the liberty of
answering the door,
and welcoming them in
with extended arms,
introducing myself
(falsely)
as her life partner,
and for a moment, I was.
R.J. showed up
with a Fiancée, co-worker from the D.E.A.,
effectively scattering select guests
in all directions
to secure their illegal substances
It was 2 am when we all
locked arms in the living room
and circle danced to
Lou Monte’s Lazy Mary
and knew, somehow
we were making her Nonna proud,
even if we’ had way too much to drink