cal·um·ny [ˈkaləmnē] noun - the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.
i.e. slander: "a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation" a false and slanderous statement: "a change in the law would prevent the press from publishing calumnies" Dictionary Data from Oxford Languages
He said what?
That you are a nut!
I don't understand why but
Maybe it is because it is scuttlebutt.
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Who is spreading this calumny?
Someone should take them over their knee!
Let's just wait and see
Wait and see, is difficult for me.
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Jumping in could cause problems
Do you mean to say more troubles
Yes, my reputation is at stake
'For Petes sake!'
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Let's say it is no big deal if asked
But it is a big deal to you. I am aghast!
Why would being called a nut be a big deal?
"It isn't if you weren't running for president," I squeal
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Presidential candidates have been called that forever.
Well, I never!
Yes you have, don't you remember the last time?
It came from the other side, the slime!
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We need to be more careful of the things we say.
Let them throw the sh-t? Nay nay.
That will work, it has in the past. Look where we are.
Okay, if you don't care when called a nut, so what! You are the star.
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Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
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Comments (6)
Nice entry for the challenge. Clown town for sure!!
Oooo, I learned two new words today, calumny and scuttlebutt! Loved your poem!
Good work and some good ideas. People should follow 'If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.
Well-wrought! Unfortunately, politricks and honesty only coincide in the way that a broken clock can be right twice a day!
nice
Great take on the challenge with a great word