Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Matter of Honor

Antebellum South, early morn,

In the year eighteen thirty one,

Two gentlemen, each feeling scorn

For the other, hold pistol gun

At side, while standing back to back.

Begin to pace to count of ten,

Then turn to fire in shot attack,

One man to lose, one man to win.

What was the reason for this duel?

Question of two spoonfuls or three

Of sugar be the proper rule?

The gentlemen did disagree.

The matter of honor at stake,

Perfect mint julep, how to make.