Exceptional Humorous sonnet Negligent in Negligee by kiwisteveh Sonnet Humor contest entry

I'd like to write a sonnet in the style of Lizzie, Willy, John, or maybe Percy. But did those bards attempt to raise a smile? I doubt it. Now I'm lost. Oh lawks a-mercy! A starting point's required; let's make it spicy. A lady in her negligee's the thing. A naughty voyeur neighbour; now it's dicey. We've upped the ante, added quite a zing! Now what if she should spy him? If she does, will she just leave him ogling in the damp? Or drop her robe to give her beau a buzz? Decision made! This 'lady' is a tramp! They couple in the couplet. Even Lizzie, Percy, John and Willy would be dizzy!     Recognized Author Notes Sonneteers of note: Willy = William Shakespeare (or Wordsworth if you prefer) Lizzie = Elizabeth Barrett Browning John = John Keats (or Milton) Percy = Percy Bysshe Shelley lawks a-mercy - an expression of surprise and consternation, believed to be a corruption of 'Lord, have mercy!'

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