thanksgiving (though it was awkward)

get a phone call from puerto rico didn't recognize the number so hoping it wasn't a female using a cell phone from a boyfriend name chico it was my father. we didn't speak other than the usual dialogue of hi, how are you, what you up to and talk to you some time thankfully my phone plan included long distant calls, every minute will cost a whole lot more than a dime there was no grudge. there was no hostility. there was no animosity i knew that my connection with immediate family is gone even before the call, all the drama, i stated that it's done i moved on gracefully with life reminding myself i am number one at thanksgiving night, meal looked more authentic than reebok football jerseys foods looked like a display one can see in a tv cooking channel nobody didn't have to grab a mic and talk to people on stage in a panel we all just got together and celebrate this beautiful holiday before we ate, we all said grace when i spoke , just wanted to voice out my prayers with a cool pace my words were heartfelt. i stated how i lost my immediate family, but was embrace by another it's not the family that i was crown like a member of a latin king it's the family that welcomed me with open arms the same way a mother hugs her child because she can sing i thank my girl. i thank you baby that was a moment that brought joy to eyes although there is no perfection to any family, at least they are straight forward who don't tell lies