GOSSIP

Gene Eric Mann

I’m not one to repeat a rumor… so listen close the first time.

GOSSIP

Legends in the warehouse
Gossip in the halls
Rumors in the office
Ears upon the walls

Hiding round the corner
Straining for each sound
Car-pool to the lunchroom
Sharing what was found

Bob told Sue that Mary told John
What’s going down, what’s going on?
Myth and lore and dirty white lies
The tale should come as no surprise

Did you hear what happened?
Let me tell you this
What I heard this morning
You don’t want to miss!

You heard a little secret
While having a coffee break
That’s not the way I heard it
Who’s lying for heaven’s sake?

You heard a little gossip
But managed to save your face
It’s not the way you told it
Who’s lying for goodness’ grace?