Local Gossip Kills Again

That Saturday, at tea
Those ladies were all talking about Jennie Lee
She had been seen with the minister, or was it the mailman?
And for poor Jennie Lee, the sadness began

Those ladies then told their friends
And each time, the story bends
Then soon it was the mayor, and the police chief
People trapped in disbelief

And soon enough she was an outcast
She was hurt and harassed
Poor Jennie, cried herself to sleep
She couldn’t believe it, she had become a creep

She was such a good lady
Never were her actions shady
But when the ladies talked, they didn’t stop
And for Jennie Lee, her life took a big drop

People whispered, and people stared
And young Jennie, she became ever so scared
She didn’t come out of her house, not even for mail
For no one asked, just talked with detail

And no one was prepared, for what came next
For all were perplexed
She hung herself, so all could see
What became of Jennie Lee

Everyone wondered why,
But no one would cry
But they never knew,
Jennie Lee was at home, she had no clue

She never went out with the mailman, the minister,
The mayor or the chief, what they cooked up was awfully sinister
Those ladies never knew, they never will
How many saddened souls they kill

Jennie Lee was then old news,
So something new and evil brews
About Nancy and her rendezvous
Another poor spirit those ladies will abuse

Will the gossip ever stop?
Maybe when it kills again
But who can tell?
We don’t know..we never will




Hey, did you hear about that girl.....


...whytt *03

• A former member wrote: very well written..another addition to my favorites! i love it...your writing shows how much just simple rumors can cause harm and sometimes death. keep it up!
  
  
• On Thursday, June 7, 2007, thelostmessenger (151) wrote:
  
  ick i hate rumors and gossip. so many times ive been that victim. this poem is very truthful in telling what it can drive a person to do. nice job. *messenger
  
  
• A former member wrote: Gossip can bring out the worst in people and yet sometimes it can be true but who knows why it started and u captured what it can do to people well done
  
  
• On Monday, January 30, 2006, desekr8or (21) wrote:
  
  a wise man once said, "If ever you want people to believe something said; whisper a lie into the ears of another." You tackled that concept beautifully. I know I've been victimized by that sewing circle.
  
  
• A former member wrote: damn old ladies
  
  
• A former member wrote: Lizzie Borden took an axe, & gave her mother 40 whacks! As the cops broke down the door, she gave her father 40 more!
  
  
• A former member wrote: Goddamned people talking in church! Reminds me of Poe's 'BALLAD OF ANNABELLE LEE', I think.
  
  
• On Monday, March 29, 2004, Mistress Morbid (526) wrote:
  
  Damn, somebody needs to shoot these bitches, lol. This was very interesting to read. Your imagination has no limit. Wonderful job! -Morb
  
  
• On Monday, September 8, 2003, Razored_Psycho (4) wrote:
  
  This is really awesome. My fav poems are the kinda that tell stories. Good job =)
  
  
• On Monday, August 25, 2003, Deliverence (688) wrote:
  
  Say isn't there a movie bout this? well anyways..its the same everywhere..even on dp..-Kefka
  
  
• On Friday, July 25, 2003, CharlottesWeb (599) wrote:
  
  As sad as it is, I think I am only just now REALLY beginning to see into your talent for words and emotions. In this you've created such a detailed vision of feeling and moral...it's amazing. ~DW~
  
  
• On Monday, July 21, 2003, Bast (813) wrote:
  
  yeah. exactly. stories told can often make or break a reputation, and woe to the few who try to stand in the way of gossip.
  
  
• A former member wrote: A grim look at the horrible consiquences of small talk. I love it.
  
  
• On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, Blinded_Tiger (526) wrote:
  
  Yea! To hell with gossip *jumping on gossip until its voice goes numb*... Nice write doll
  
  
• On Monday, July 14, 2003, King_Crazy_Dave (357) wrote:
  
  haha awesome. i love it whytt its a fun fun read. gossip blows
  
  
• On Monday, July 14, 2003, A Velvet Tongue (485) wrote:
  
  Hey did you hear about Whytt?...lol..Indeed the hen roost must go on with so many! Love it as always darlin ~Vel~
  
  
• On Monday, July 14, 2003, Ophelia (291) wrote:
  
  These women wouldn't be my aunts would they? This was very good, I love it..........O.
  
  
• On Monday, July 14, 2003, Blood of Winter (326) wrote:
  
  Makes me think, but makes me giggle at a reminder of how stupid people can be.
  
  
• On Monday, July 14, 2003, Ravenblade (221) wrote:
  
  Great write, so true in many cases. I knew someone this quite suits, but they're no longer with us, same sad ending to such a bright and happy young girl. Great write, but I'm still believing you somehow tapped into my mental health record.