Rumours, Bargains & Lies
by merlyn on Aug.24, 2004, under Poetry
Rumours
Rumours fly, like birds
on the wing. Faster than light,
knifing through the night.
Bargains
Self-Respect for sale
Cheap, to the lowest bidder;
only one owner.
Lies
Trippingly they fall,
Lightly from the tongue they spring
bringing dishonor.