Security Guards at the Masquerade Ball
At masked balls, Mack, the guests all look a fright!
Look sharp for party-crashing thieves tonight.
A movie star! We can’t arrest Charlie Chaplain!
Now, Sherlock Holmes has seen us watching him.
It’s hard to tell about the yeti; he smells okay!
There’s Cleopatra, wearing a wig, I’d say.
I’m sure Dracula’s no genuine vampire;
he’s with the Queen of Hearts beside the fire.
King Kong, right there, is getting pretty tipsy.
Look how he’s dancing with that buxom gypsy!
Saint Nicholas may be our man, eh Jack?
Let’s go and see what’s in that great big sack.
He’s pinched some fruit and wine off the buffet.
Ho, ho, ho, Santa! No crime in that, I say!
Copyright© 2021 by Cheryl Batavia
This is my attempt at a Halloween Sonnet suggested by Ingrid at experimentsinfiction. Ingrid is sponsoring a Halloween Sonnet Festival. Sonnets are not my forte, but I thought it would be fun to participate. Thank you, Ingrid, for a bit of Halloween fun. 🙂
Thank you to all of those who kindly responded to that test post from WordPress! ❤ It was intended to track down an email of a post that WordPress sent me. The test post was not supposed to be visible. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Gulf Coast Poet 
What a fun Halloween Sonnet bringing in the oldies but goodies that are so loved through the ages. Timeless, innovative and joyful Cheryl💖 Ingrid will love this piece❣️
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Thank you, Cindy. Your beautiful comment made my day! ❤ have a great day!
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Oh you’re so welcome Cheryl ! So glad to heart that!💖👏🙏
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Thank you again,Cindy! The comments are all here. Maybe they went to your spam. ❤
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Oh good.. that’s funny… i thought i checked but you can never be too certain with spam …hahahahah
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You aced it, Cheryl! What a fun one 😀
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David
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Many thanks, David. ❤ So glad you enjoyed the post! ❤
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lol good fun one Cheryl, I’m still working on mine … it’s only a recent concept here in oz but with half your military over here we are adopting your traditions it seems 🙂
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Thank you, Kate! Glad you found it fun. ❤ Australian culture is quite popular here.
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good to know, I had no idea!
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Yeah .. what a fun masquerade ball you created Cheryl .. I think I’d be the Charlie Chaplin type … 😊😎🎃
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I think you would make a charming Charlie Chaplain, Ivor! ❤ So Happy you liked the poem! 🙂 Frankie could dress up too!
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Yes .. Frankie could come as a guide dog 🦮😊😎
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I love the fun of this Halloween ball, Cheryl! The lines about King Kong getting tipsy especially made me smile 🎃
I will be sure to link to this post on Halloween Sonnet Sunday!
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Thank you so much, Ingrid. ❤ Glad I made you smile! You inspired me with your festival posts. The last time I tried to write a sonnet, I gave up, but I am trying again. 🙂
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I think you write them beautifully 😊
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Thank you. ❤
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Thank you, KK. It makes me happy that you enjoyed the poem. I had fun writing it. 🙂 Have a great day! ❤ ❤ ❤
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This is truly a fun sonnet, Cheryl! I love the idea of a masquerade ball with all these stars.❤️
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Thank you, Punam, for your kind response. Wouldn’t it be fun to go to a costume ball about now? ❤ Take care!
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It sure would be! You are welcome. ❤️
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A great poem for Halloween, Cheryl. Very figurative
Love ❤
Michel
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Thank you so much, Michel, for your kind thoughts. Glad you enjoyed the Halloween sonnet. Wish I could attend a masquerade party this year!
Hope you are well!
Love ❤
Cheryl
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Keep hope , Cheryl ❤
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Well done Cheryl. Sounds like quite a party!
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Thank you, Dwight. I think I could use a good masquerade party this Halloween! Have a great day! ❤
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That would be fun!
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A beautifully penned poem about the joy of dressing up! Thank you for sharing your sonnet. 😊
I hope you are well this end of year season
Looking forward to more poems, with rhyme and reason!
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Thank you for your kind words, Hamish! ❤ All the best for 2022!
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