Chinese Whispers
Somebody said that somebody
said.
Trouble was caused and suspicion fed.
Somebody passed on an idle
word.
Someone repeated what someone had heard.
There has been many a
broken heart.
Many a marriage has come apart.
Many relationships have been
changed.
Many a neighbour become estrange.
In many a home where peace
once reigned
Affection and loyalty have be strained,
And many a life is
incomplete
All because someone was indiscreet.
Many a friendship has
been wrecked -
Through gossip unfounded and unchecked.
Mischief was made
and a rumour spread.
Somebody said that somebody said...