#Poetry #Poem
RUMOR TUMOR
by Bill Kochman
https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry
01-30-2025
Watch out for the Internet rumor tumor,
Oh indeed, what a terribly nasty blight,
For once that thing escapes your mouth,
Ending it can be a rather difficult fight.
Beware, for it will just continue to grow,
Infecting others with that same awful lie,
In fact it may leave you so embarrassed,
That you’ll even wish that you could die.
Even worse, once the truth is discovered,
Friends will begin giving you a dirty look,
Because they will know you started it all,
Oh if you could hide in the deepest nook.
So then tell me, is it not simply a lot wiser,
To refrain from all that foolish online talk?
Perhaps next time you will think carefully,
Before you open your mouth and squawk.
