The Party

Requiem for a Party

You could plan a party.
You could buy the cake and candles.
You'll need a nice set of glasses for the beverages and some savory and sweet snacks.
I like Cinco de Mayo decorations. The colors are so bright and happy.

You could plan the party in detail.
Have it all ready in your imagination and then in reality.
The house looks nice. The candles add a warm glow-y ambiance.
The ice in the bucket is beginning to slowly melt; the outside drips with condensation.
Excitement and dread, like a small, wet bubble is
reaching up your esophagus into your throat.
Killing off any desire to speak.

Now the guests have arrived.
The party isn't yours anymore.
The party takes on a life of its own.
The guests are gonna sing a different tune.
It can be really disappointing.

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