Ralph Sergi Poet Free verse

After the Party

After The Party

I learned the truth at eighteen  years
that I would drink as older men
to join them and to celebrate
a party for the New Years Eve

my hounds tooth jacket was brand new
I tried to stand out like a star
to blend in with the older crowd
especially the feminine

athough I felt a bit demure
my first drink boosted confidence
 engaging on my second scotch
timerity was on my side

My fifth scotch left me less inclined 
my pate was spinning like a top
a queasy feeling had arrived
to empty my formalities

after the party I resolved
to replace my liquor with a Coke
maybe laced with just some rum
my misbegotten youth was spent

After The Party Poetry Contest
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June 29, 2019

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Tom Cunningham June 29, 2019 at 1:09 PM Cringe Ralph lol, you're not alone I think we've all been there. Good luck. Tom. Ralph Sergi June 29, 2019 at 7:16 PM Thank you, Tom actually the drink was a whiskey and a soft drink. I was deathly ill and up chocked all night!