Sobering

She declares before the klatsch
`A toast to his potation`
Then with vilipend upends
Her glass on his head

Vilipend (verb)

To hold or treat as of little worth or account : contemn, to express a low opinion of : disparage

Merriam Webster

Potation (noun)

Archaic, humorous An alcoholic drink., The action of drinking alcohol., a drinking bout.

Lexico

Klatsch (noun)

A casual gathering of people, especially for refreshments and informal conversation

Dictionary.com

Dodoitsu: 4 lines.  7 syllables in the first three lines, 5 syllables in the fourth line.  Focuses on love or work with a comical twist.

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