back to square one

I keep checking my mail
for the thanksgiving
holiday invite.

I ask the mail man everyday.
anything. anything?

and he shakes his head no.

I check my email, my texts.
I shake my phone.

nothing. no dinner invitation.
no room at the inn.
every one is booked.
not an extra plate even at
the kid's table

of any friends.

finally I go to the store
for some turkey wings.

and look online for a gravy
recipe.

I buy a pumpkin pie and some
whipped cream.

back to square one.