The Day After
Dawn lights the sky as darkness erodes:
and my pounding head almost explodes.
A beam of sunlight pierces my eyes:
opening them wide would not be wise.
Climbing out of the Night's broken sleep
I sort memories; I want to keep.
I'm hampered by truth's drunken disguise;
and the acquired weight of empty lies.
My mind's too numb to register pain
until I sit up and jolt my brain.
Waking with heartburn and thirst for sure:
my upset stomach begs for a cure.
Getting up to hurt and confusion;
I can come to but one conclusion.
The Eve's festivities brought good cheer:
as friends wished friends a Happy New Year.
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