Invited To the Yearly Party

So are you coming she asks On a scale of one to ten Margot’s parties are a negative seven. Dull old people Talking smack About other dull old people. I’ve got to check my calendar I say, Knowing there is nothing on it. I can move it to a different night, she offers. I know why she wants me. I am dull and old, but I have new stories No. That’s not it. I’m dull and old, but I make up new stories. Buzz. I’m great at Pictionary, and she always puts me on her team. Will there be Pictionary? I ask, dreading the reply. OF COURSE! She says, pleased. Her eyes brighten. Maybe I could pop in for a bit, I offer. My soul laughs. Knowing I will be the first guest there, and the last to leave as soon as I start winning the prizes.