Ralph Sergi Poet Sonnet

Booze Alert

Booze Alert

A drunk and his friend encountered a ghost
Alarmed and surprised they struggled to stand
One friend showed no fear and was known to boast
Of withstanding demons who were his hosts

The other friend freaked and stood in his track
Don’t worry old sot for I have your back
He took a deep breath and exhaled a BOO!
The ghost shuttered once but it stood its ground

The drunk not deterred prepared to resound
The ghost liquified a hideous brew
To startle the drunk, its tentacles grew
He shouted the word, again and again

The ghost disappeared with all its ooze
He vanquished the ghost with just some BOO..ZE!

Ralph Sergi© May 27, 2019

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M. L. Kiser May 30, 2019 at 3:23 PM I had no idea it was that easy; just sling a little booze at any old ghost and it goes; how handy! I knew there was some good use for it. Ralph Sergi May 30, 2019 at 9:38 PM Thank you, M.L. , but it was a play on words BOO - BOOS - BOOZE

Carolyn Devonshire May 30, 2019 at 1:05 PM Clever poem, Ralph. Enjoyed the way one friend feared the ghost, while the other stood up to it. Had to giggle when alcohol dispelled the ghost! Well done, my friend. Hugs, carolyn Ralph Sergi May 30, 2019 at 2:59 PM i should have used it Ralph Sergi May 30, 2019 at 2:58 PM Hi Carolyn, Thank you. I never thought of using alcohol to dispel the ghost. I sold have used it. Thanks for the idea1

Andrea Dietrich May 28, 2019 at 5:33 PM that is whimsical and clever. Nicely done, Ralph Ralph Sergi May 29, 2019 at 7:28 AM Thank you, Andrea. I was inspired by an old poem to write this play on words

Nette Onclaud May 28, 2019 at 2:08 PM i had fun with this witty read, ralph...a toast to you!...huggs Ralph Sergi May 29, 2019 at 7:26 AM Thank you, nette! Inspired by an older poem.

Caren Krutsinger May 27, 2019 at 9:43 PM I like watching this ghost liquify in front of a brave sot, who might not have been half as brave, sober.

Robertina B. May 27, 2019 at 5:28 PM Really enjoyed this, Ralph.. Was funny and entertaining.. A wonderful sonnet, my friend !! Blessings to you.. Ralph Sergi June 6, 2019 at 8:09 PM Thank you, Robertina!