Gossip Town

My very first poem written in 1966

 

Have you ever heard of Gossip Town,

on the shores of Falsehood Bay ?

Where Old Dame Rumor, with rustling gown,

is going the live long day ?

 

It isn’t far to Gossip Town,

for people whom want to go.

The Idleness Train will take you down,

in just an hour or so.

 

The Thoughtless Road is a popular route,

and most folk start that way,

but its steep-down-grade, and if you don’t watch out,

you’ll land in Falsehood Bay

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You’ll glide through the valley of Vicious Folk,

and into the Tunnel of Hate,

then crossing the Add-To-Bridge you walk,

right through the city gate

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The principle street is called They Say,

and I’ve Heard is the public well,

and the breezes that blow from Falsehood Bay,

are laden with don’t you tell !

 

In the midst of the town is Tell-Tale-Park,

your never quite safe while there,

for its owner is Madam Suspicious-Remark,

who lives on the street Don’t Care. !

 

Just back of the park is Slanderous Row,

T’was there that Good Name died,

pierced by the darts of Jealousy’s Bow,

and in the hands of Envious Pride.

 

From Gossip Town peace has long since fled,

but, trouble, grieve, and woe,

and sorrow and fear you’ll meet instead,

if you ever chance to go…!!

                                     Knowman

Reviews

[BLR]

This was great. Idle chatter does nothing for nobody but slander others. Why is it that gossip is one of the most popular hobbies? If we can think of only petty things to say, then we should remain silent.
I thought your rhythm was steady and you got the message across crystal clear! Thanks for sharing, Knowman.

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This is amazing! Powerful words here, Subjects about this vary from every person. I like the subject matter. Gossipy people really just don't have a life. well to me.