L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

A Weary Tongue

A weary tongue, it will tend to wag
With nothing better on earth to do
Than create a stir where none exists,
Always looking for another stew.
And failing that, it will tend to brag
Or look for a rumor on which to chew,
A salacious story it cannot resist
Often embellishing with a tasty brew,
With enough salt to make one gag
Picture sealing it up with Elmer’s glue
For any old cause it will happily enlist,
And constantly embellish another's view.
I once knew one such pitiful old hag
Who wallowed in everyone else’s brew --
Well, actually, I’ve composed quite a list
Confidences say I can’t share it with you.

Written October 1, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger October 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM I have a close relative who has been threatened with two slander lawsuits already! This reminds me of her dilemna. L Milton Hankins October 4, 2022 at 11:11 AM Oh, dear. Yes, nowadays we must be cautious what we say when it involves another person.

Maurice Rigoler October 3, 2022 at 8:50 AM Love your discreet final line to this poem, Milton. / Maurice

Gershon Wolf October 2, 2022 at 6:38 PM Keep that list, Milt. I'm sure you can sell it for big money, if every you need to... L Milton Hankins October 3, 2022 at 8:21 AM (chuckling)

Michael Tor October 2, 2022 at 3:16 PM Love the truths in this one Milton. So sad for humanity when this occurs have we not learned yet. Great insight my friend... L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 5:57 PM Unfortunately, Michael, I don't think we have. So many relish creating problems for those around them with frivolous, unseemly rumors and gossip.

Janice Canerdy October 2, 2022 at 11:54 AM Milton, this is quite a descriptive piece--nailing the ones with poison tongues, the ones who embellish--and lie. Janice L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM Hey, Janice! I'm afraid there are too many of these types around. When we come upon them, we need to beware!

Jenna Logan October 2, 2022 at 7:21 AM I know one such old hag type that spews and brews evil words upon others. If I had my druthers I’d make her disappear. This is well written and justly so, Milt. L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 8:36 AM Thanks, Jenna...I was really just piddlin' around with the idea. Had no one in particular in mind (ha!)

Constance La France October 2, 2022 at 6:10 AM Milt, wonderful poem. I have met quite a few people like this in my life thus far, people with nothing else in their own life but to spread stories that they do not even know are true. I think it is a pathetic cry for attention. I do not partake in gossip, I turn away. I make my own opinions about people, I do not listen to stories. I feel you have known several such people and good for you to speak up and hopefully make them shut up, Constance L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 8:37 AM Oh, I doubt that, Constance. Those types just keep muddying up the waters of life. Thanks for your extensive and thoughtful comment.

Shirley Hawkins October 1, 2022 at 10:53 PM Great rhyme, Milt. Pitiful old hags never suffer from weary tongues, maybe loss of voice, hopefully. L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 8:38 AM (chuckling) Thanks, Shirley. Yes, that would be a blessing in many of these cases!

Becky Forbes October 1, 2022 at 9:08 PM Love this so much! So cleverly written. Wish my list was shorter... L Milton Hankins October 2, 2022 at 8:38 AM Thanks so much, Becky, for this comment. I appreciate that you loved it "so much!"