The Slippery Two
Who you?
Mouthy mouthy gossiper,
Turning ones head all about,
Doing nothing good for society,
Never listening, just running at mouth.
Lonely lonely nosey,
You don't have to go far to find one,
Just check the trees around your house,
I'm sure they are having such fun.
Some say it's their brother Charles,
To others it's crazy aunt Sue,
We Don't want to get too offensive,
Who knows, it could even be you.
With slippery tongues you stand by them,
With self righteous words they will judge,
The only way to avoid it,
Stand tall, guard up, and don't budge.
So heed this cautionary tale of old,
Don't mind anyone else but you,
Be careful whose tongue Slithers by you,
Protecting your ears while you do.
The end.
About the Creator
Ashley Shiflett
I have always had a passion for writing.
I hope to share my love for stories with everyone that I meet. I'm hopeful that in some way they will motivate you, help you smile, or even encourage you through a difficult time.
All are welcome!
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Comments (8)
Clever & well-penned!
"Who knows, it could even be you." - mmhmmm. Well done, Ashley!
"With slippery tongues you stand by them, With self righteous words they will judge, The only way to avoid it," Great lines here.
A lighthearted way to give us the truth! There's a lot of good advice here. My favorite : "Don't mind anyone else but you, Be careful whose tongue Slithers by you, Protecting your ears while you do." Excellent!
People who gossip with us would gossip about us. I'm a nosey B but I'm now trying my best to steer clear of gossip. Loved your poem!
That was fun, but a really good lesson. Well done.
This stands as a strong rebuke of gossip. The idea of knowing your own business and being strong colors this poem and highlights your ability to showcase strength.
Gossipers are the worst!