The Assumption

People judging what they don't know

Hushed whispers behind her back

A harsh judgement with no fact

Unkind stares from across the room

People don’t know so they assume

She’s the bad one, she did wrong

She wasn't worth it all along

Wasted time and wasted care

Being replaced with nasty glares

People have mouths they will talk

They have eyes, they will gawk

They don’t ask so they don’t know

As the rumors continue to grow

It's she who suffers more than them

All she did was help a friend

She lost everything, lost it all

Someone catch her as she falls

Darkened faces once so kind

Forced to leave her life behind

So familiar all this pain

As she takes on all the blame

Hushed whispers, silent stares

Hard to know who really cares

If people only knew the truth

Their fogged eyes would see straight through

Get the facts before presuming

Nothing good comes from assuming

Author's Note

A 5 minute rant caused by people who have made assumptions and judgement without even trying to look for the truth or ask the person involved before coming to their own warped assumptions and then starting the rumor mill. This isn't very good, it was just a vent. Might edit later.

Reviews

[Tom]

This is very good and you highlight one of society's many warped idiosyncrasies ! Malicious gossip is what I call it, from shallow, fickle people with no soul or even mind of their own!

Beautiful rhyme scheme as well, really enjoyed this. Well penned.

[Broken Wings]

Thank you Tom! So glad that you liked it. Yes you are right about the gossipers being shallow, soulless and mindless. Some people just don't have their own lives and feel the need to talk about everyone else's. Quite a sad existence really.

[Tom]

You're so spot on there !

[Douglas White]

Hey, sounds like what *used* to be a typical day for me! I can certainly relate.

These days, I don't bother with niceties. I just say it bluntly, and let people know exactly where I stand and where they can stick it if they don't like it. Saves a lot of time and effort.

As for this particular rant, I wouldn't change a thing. It's harsh and raw, and it -should- feel that way, considering the topic. I think you said your piece clearly as it can be said, and there is nothing at ALL wrong with that. I thought it was excellently done, myself.

Sometimes poetry needs to be raw, asymmetrical, and straightforward; not everything in life is all flowers and light, and poetry is a reflection of our lives - good, bad, or indifferent.

And as an aside - the fastest way to stop gossipers in their tracks is to confront them face to face and DEMAND the truth of what they know, not just ask. Do that and then set them straight on the reality of the situation, right in front of everyone. Truthfully, no one wants to be embarrassed in front of their friends, regardless of age. Might seem hard to do, the first time, but don't let fear rule you.

Do that a few times and people will learn to take their gossip elsewhere. That, and don't hesitate to kick to the curb those "friends" who like to run their mouths. You'd be amazed at how fast your life becomes simplified.

[reeyce smythe wilder]

Straight and to the point, but you were able to deal with several issues with only a verses. wonderful piece.

[Hana Saemon]

Ooh nice. A good one. Really like this!

[Ranjita Ghosh Dasgupta]

This is so true..all of us has to go thru this..rumours, mindless talking by mindless people...uuurrgghhh...disgusting..i just hate such people..and u have portrayed it beautifully thru your poem..well done

[Broken Wings]

I hate those types of people too, but they have nothing better to do than talk about others. Thank you so much for your review I really appreciate it :)

[Akshay]

The flow of words is very indulging, nice write.

[Broken Wings]

Thank you!

[DJ]

This is a good rant. I like the rhyme, it flows well and the build up is great. This is a good write to describe unfortunate parts of the human nature, making assumptions and judgments without actually searching for any ounce of truth in what they say. Sadly, it happens all too often in life. Some people really aren't worth the worry, the ones who matter will not listen and will always stand by your side.

"So familiar all this pain
As she takes on all the blame

Hushed whispers, silent stares
Hard to know who really cares"
These stanzas really stood out to me, I can relate to taking blame for a lot of things, I have done all my life. It takes a long of strength to say "no, this is not mine to take blame for", especially when it is drilled into you. And in this day and age, it is hard to know who is genuine and who cares about you, with so many fake smiles and hidden agendas out there, sometimes only actions show the truth. All the best to you :)

[Broken Wings]

Thanks Cairo, for taking the time to review my work and for your amazing words of truth and encouragement, I appreciate it. Its so true what you say, it is hard to know who to trust and who cares. People are way to fast to judge and too slow to listen. Hope you're well my friend. Take care

[K. Louis]

I'm not usually a fan of rhyming ...but it worked here and fit with the way you built the piece...and unfortunately, too many people jump to conclusions without knowing the facts.

[Broken Wings]

Thank you K. Louis. That means a lot. Yes they do, then that starts rumors and it all goes south from there. Thank you for reading my rant.

[K. Louis]

Not a problem, anytime.