They Believed Their Own Rumors

The well-endowed temptress inspired the giant to think some wild thoughts.
Since she knew it, she did not intend to get anywhere near his cots.
The giant tried in vain to take his wild ideas and clot them with blots.
They were both fools in love but they did not know it yet! 

The villagers made up all kinds of stories when they noticed the match.
They tore up each other’s ears with sordid tales of grab, kiss and snatch.
Soon these rumors were wafting around the village in a big gnarled batch.
Some even said the giant was the temptress’ pet!

You know how a lie can get tangled and twisted and blow in the wind?
Gossips were chasing new crazier ideas so hard, our ears were skinned.
Birds were running from the whispers, and the fishes’ flippers all grinned.
Most of the moldy rumors flying were sour and wet! 

This is not rocket science, it is not truth, it is simply not right!
Stated a young lad whose character and morals were nice and tight.
We all need to apologize to the temptress and the giant tonight.
But they were squirreled away in a love-making net.


Written 4-30-2022
Contest: Tall Tales 2
Sponsor: Jeff Kyser

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 5/5/2022 2:27:00 PM
Caren, congratulations for your winning entry!
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Date: 5/5/2022 8:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a fun story/write. Love your line, "You know how a lie can get tangled and twisted and blow in the wind?." So true. "Enjoy your win with blessings....................
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/5/2022 10:35:00 AM
Thank you very much Paula
Date: 5/5/2022 8:03:00 AM
This is very creative, Caren--with a strong message about tongue-wagging! CONGRATS on your win! Janice
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Date: 5/5/2022 10:35:00 AM
Thank you Janice
Date: 5/5/2022 6:40:00 AM
It’s got giants and well-endowed temptresses, what’s not to love? Lol, thanks for the entry!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/5/2022 10:35:00 AM
Thank you for judging a contest! They are difficult because there are so many talents here
Date: 5/1/2022 11:01:00 AM
Be careful what rumors you believe, especially the ones about yourself! A fun tall tale to read, like an Aesop fable or a Grimm fairy tale. Do you remember the Bonnie Raitt song, "Let's Give Them Something to Talk About"? Good one, Caren... Best wishes in the contest ~ John
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/1/2022 8:00:00 PM
Thank you John - yes I do remember that song.
Date: 5/1/2022 7:27:00 AM
Poetry Soup's greatest story teller, whether big or small, maybe even tall, you are the best - I love them all. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/1/2022 8:00:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate this a lot!
Date: 5/1/2022 6:34:00 AM
I think this is my first Tail rhyme to read, and I want to try it. You inspired me with your creative rhymes and story: I like this one a lot, "Birds were running from the whispers, and the fishes’ flippers all grinned. Most of the moldy rumors flying were sour and wet!" Peace and Blessings Caren
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/1/2022 8:00:00 PM
I am so glad that you liked it Anil.
Date: 4/30/2022 7:18:00 PM
Intriguing, to be sure. I enjoyed this little saga, Caren. Ah, fools in love!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/30/2022 8:06:00 PM
No kidding and sometimes they are the last to know.
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