Sense Sonnet - Chiller

 Attire Optional

For my fortieth birthday, I

Embarked on an expensive cruise,

Formal party attire, black tie.

But early on I got the clues

That seasickness had gotten me.

Back in my cabin, quickly got

Out of my clothes, and then did be

Laying in bed when a friend brought

Me news the ship was sinking, so

There was call for abandonment.

So to a lifeboat I did go,

No time to dress before I went.

When the ship took a sinking route,

All I wore was my birthday suit.