Ode to Mardi Gras

I set my alarm for 8:30 A.M.

to adequately prepare for the self-induced mayhem

and proceeded to do more shots than the rest of them.

I found what I thought to be a green gown on the ground

and wrapped it all around me and wore it like a princess crown

until later when everyone told me I found it in a trash mound.

I missed my friend and her mom simultaneously flashing passersby

and I missed going out at night

because my eyes could barely open and my throw up made me cry.

But at least you came to 9th Street and surprised me

and let me try to attack you in a vacant Porta Potty

and - in celebration of Amy's birthday - bought us all Mom's Deli.