the special

it's the special
at twenty seven fifty,
the bow tie pasta
the red sauce ground beef.
some spice,
all in an oversized bowl,
with bread
and olive oil.
not so special
though. you could make
it in twenty minutes,
the same meal
at a tenth of the cost.
but you have paper
napkins
and the ambiance
is lacking.
the tv is on and the dog
is begging.
the phone rings
and there is no one to pour
the wine but you.