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Opinion and the Grapevine

An Opinion blindly thinks, but Boldly speaks out loud Judgment of...Perspective on... Doesn't matter to the crowd As quick as it leaves the lips, it's retold with words anew Snowballs fast, has bigger plans For Opinion's point of view Big Ears-Big Mouths pass it on Reporting it; "As the truth!" A small fish becoming a whale of a tale... Without a single shred of proof Hearsay tweaks the tale a bit; "Needs more drama" "I can tell" (Not a lie, just embellishment...The better buzz will sell) A Little Birdie told me, in my ear Flap flap-flapping...Peep Chattering; "Listen to this" to a; "That's what I heard!" Sheep Following the flock, Baaabbling on Nosy Parker Yakkety-yaks Gossip climbs on the bandwagon, poisoning truth with little-known facts Together they spread the Rumor Through the grapevine, fruit gets ripe Gossips peck 'til there's nothing left Of 'Opinions Grapevine' flight But soon, another Opinion speaks up.. Through the maze, to the Grapevine News Headline reads; "Loose Lips Sinks Ship." Aboard Gossip's Scuttlebutt Cruise!

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Beata Agustin

Date: 4/8/2024 6:12:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Lyric Man

Date: 6/25/2018 7:37:00 AM

I loved reading your poem over a cup of hot coffee this morning. Your write is interesting and it was a joy to read!

Okanagan Bell
Date: 6/25/2018 9:53:00 AM

Thank you very much, Lyric Man. I appreciate you taking the time to give me a few kind words. This was fun to write and when I got the order of the relating words down and the flow right...I have to say, I was pleased with myself.

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/24/2018 3:54:00 PM

Very cleverly written Okanagan, the rhythm of it just tripped off the tongue.and so true to life.I really enjoyed reading it.Thank you.

Okanagan Bell
Date: 6/25/2018 9:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sylvia. I really appreciate the review and I am pleased you got with the 'rhythm'. This was fun and not too complicated to figure out. (I do research for most of my work, as they relate to real life issues)