Birthday Girl

Waking up with a sore head
a dry mouth, a furry tongue
a churning stomach
a cheerful grin to hide behind
that's the ticket.

No-one will be able to tell
bright smile, cheery banter
safe in the knowledge
cocktail hour is not so far off
the usual please

What a merry-go-round
funny use of the word merry
more cheerful that cheers
less obvious than dependance
or god forbid addiction