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...