Rumor Mill



Crank up the innuendo spindle machine,
I predict an uptick 
in textile conjectural manufacturing
Tabloid logs of disparaging hardcore data
come rolling on a gossip conveyor belt 
Lies and self-promotion gets shaped
into a loose fitting, fabricated article
Woven for profit,
using speculative material 
cheap as they come
The rumor mill is on a rickety hum
Paparazzi garment products
getting poorly reported news labels stitched on
Unreliable eyewitnesses
are making that old lying metal beast 
groan as it run
Forcing half of the naked victims to get
dressed up in lawyer fancy worded injunctions
And the other nude half
racing to get their full metal jacket guns
Seems the off switch never gets turned,
as the rumor mill continues to churn
Cranking out dubious scandal grade clothing ...
Reputation buyer beware 
of public paucity for consumer scarce loathing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Damn you're good. Freddie, You are my pulpit master of slam! Wonderful to read you today, bless! xomo :)
Smith Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 12:17 PM
Yes there seems to be an abundance of fake merchandise
One Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Freddie my brother, people will always love gossiping and spreading rumours, even when they dont know if they are true.. People need to realise there is always three sides to every story.. a great write my friend..
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace