Sometimes, events organised by friends or family don't work out for you. Never mind, just smile. They have the best of intentions.
A Birthday Party Today's my birthday and There's a party and a band. It's such a jolly time Except I don't feel I'm Ready for fun and games And learning people's names. I'm being pressed to eat Things savoury and sweet. There's trifle down my frock, This evening's such a shock. I'm just not in the mood To contemplate this food. I s'pose that they mean well And I must never tell How I really feel, Be grateful for the meal. Oh look, a glass of wine! Now that will do just fine. Another one or three, That always works for me, It'll blur the jolly scene And make me feel quite mean. The music's much too loud, I don't know half this crowd, That man and microphone Should have stayed at home. But I'll put on a show And then they'll let me go. A tear, a sob and more, Remember Lesley Gore: It's my Party and I'll cry if I want to, Cry if I want to, Cry if I want to, ...................
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