What are the rules
of etiquette
to be observed
by those
who choose
to show up
to The Devil’s
masquerade?

Rule number one.
We mean one thing..
another thing entirely
is what we say.
In other words,
we only speak
The Devil’s tongue..
of para-semantic
obfuscation
and poetic play.

Rule number two.
At all times
we are wearing masks
upon our faces.
And if yours
happens to be skin
stretched over bone,
it’s fine with him..
Because it works
as well as more
traditional materials
in just about
most cases.

Rule number three.
If you enjoyed the boons
of being an attendee..
then The Devil kindly asks
for your non-optional
donation at the door.
The minimal
strongly suggested
and non-fungible
commodity
that he accepts..
is your still-beating,
living heart..
and your immortal soul!

Our code of conduct
is quite simple..
only three rules
for you to follow..
since the leader
of all blinded souls
does love a trinity..
Alas, though God
may be the landlord
of these premises..
your host tonight
is a much darker
fallen deity.