Timerity Poems | Examples

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
Sponsored by Anthony Slausin
June 29, 2019