The Gossips

Hi Everyone! Although we promised to post about the barn dance, as you can see from the sidebar, almost everyone else already has. Meredith has video that I wish I could see even though we don't have high-speed, (Matthew) Abigail has covered the "funness" of dancing, Oliver has covered the fact that it was really busy and that he didn't understand us Sou'eastern Virginia girls for bringing dance cards ;) so that pretty much covers it all! Therefore, I will post a post of no account! In fact, it is created precisely to make you smile I hope. Here's what I have to say. I love writing poetry, and I was in a poemy mood last night, so I wrote one called "The Gossips". It is probably a bad sign that for each piece of news I listed, I wanted to read more about each thing! (Unfortunately, I have that blasted female propensity to like to know things about people... yeah. But I try not to gossip.) So anyway, I hope you like the picture up there. (I didn't paint it. Norman Rockwell did) Isn't it funny? So anyhow, here is my masterpiece! Leave a comment and tell me if you like it!

"The Gossips"

by Rachel

It starts off with a "did-you-know",

Perhaps, a "have-you-heard"

And quickly travels round the room

As just a whispered word.

And several ladies swiftly form

A knot beside the chair,

To catch the juicy piece of news

Like how, or when, or where.

And who has broke their water pump,

And who is courting Jane,

And old Abe Garvey (bless his heart)

Who's known to be insane.

How Isabella's gown is trimmed,

And how much did it cost!!

About Miss Ellie's medicine;

How Biddie's son was lost!

How Samuel Wiggins dyed his hair,

How Laura's house was robbed,

About last Sunday's funereal,

And Asa Hawkin's job.

And Oh! The great enjoyment,

In other peoples' life,

For gossips dearly love a dose

Of any news or strife!

So there you have it! And you can't tell me that you didn't wish to hear more about the insane guy or who was courting that young woman! ;) Hope ya'll like this post, and I also hope it reminds us how foolish and petty gossiping is! -Rachel