DON'T kiss me

as clock strikes twelve
 the network is heaving
I just thought I'd kiss you
just as you were leaving
the bells will ring in
another New Year
and I'm stinking of beer
and brave enough
to force my slobby lips
into what I make out
is your face, I know
you've been eating
crisps and slurping
but it doesn't deter me
I will lunge out a kiss
against all odds
as I'm an opportunist
and pissed as a lord
..and I know it will miss
as I turn my head to say
I have a cold no kissing
when really I wish
you had chatted to me
instead of hiding behind
a New Year Tradition
and expecting me to
fall in line..
better luck next time.