“You know what they say…” I’ve heard all my life,
and I’ve often wondered just who They is,
to know so little and stir up such strife–
without them the world would be in bliss.
Then it happened one day as I travelled up north
that I stumbled upon a town called Rumor.
It seems I’d gotten completely off course
and by now was lacking my usual humor.
While there, I stopped at the Whispering Inn
and met a guileless waitress named Evy.
Not Eve, like Adam’s girlfriend,
but Ev as in never and lever and heavy.
I learned as she chattered and slid me a beer
that her name was something-something-or-other.
I think it was, “Evy Thingyahear,”
but I couldn’t be sure. Then I ordered another.
She told me that every passerby
had something important to reveal.
“I learn so much, oh, my, oh, my!”
she said with gullible, gleeful zeal.
“And of course, I just have to communicate
such terribly, horribly meaningful facts!
Do you have a truth to reveal today?”
“Yes, I do,” I said. (Now I can’t take it back.)
Then I told her, “The earth is made of soap–
scientists now are completely sure.”
Then she clapped and said it filled her with hope
to learn that the world was perfectly pure.
As I left, the barkeeper beckoned me near
and whispered (so that’s why it’s called Whispering Inn),
“Hey, don’t believe Evy Thingyahear–
better find out where those facts have been!”
That night on TV: “They say Earth’s Made of Soap!”
And at once I could finally clearly see.
How could I ever have been such a dope?
Yes, I finally knew–it’s true–
They is me!
LOL, >groooooooan<
My grandmother used to say "They say…" all the time, and would get so annoyed when I'd always ask who "They" are.
Ha! Very cute, Mitch. Well done. I think I actually work at the “Whispering Inn.” One of the perks is that you get to know people and to hear their stories. One of the drawbacks is that…… you get to know people and hear their stories. 🙂
;>)
Ya got that right! 😏
Mitch, I think that they (or we) are all part of the same club. So, any idea when we (uh, they) might get our membership cards? I just hope there’s benefits. 😀
Yes, “they” say there are benefits, Paul.
Take that AAA. THEY (I mean, WE, have benefits too! Yay! 😀
Another enjoyable read.
So clever!
Wonderful, creative post!
What we often find in the world of church leadership (sometimes the hard way) is that the real meaning of the phrase, “… they say,” is, “This is my opinion, but I don’t have the courage to own it.”
I suspect that phenomenon is pretty universal. But, yeah, having been in church leadership, I know what you mean, Russ.
I always wonder what will they think of next.
“They say” comes in handy as we get older and find it more difficult to remember names. 😂
Yep, that’s what they say. ;>)
Fun post and fun comments! Thanks for the smiles, everybody!!
Mitch, nicely done!
Thanks, Charles.
Great job!
This is wonderful, Mitch!
Thank you, Vera. That means a lot, coming from a real poet.
Thank you, Mitch. I don’t know about the “real poet” bit, though it is something I long to be. I just want you to know that every time I read you I learn something meaningful and deep. Otherwise, I get to savour a touching moment or enjoy a belly laugh. I cherish your presence and friendship.
Likewise, Vera.
Well said!
Very well presented. The facts are there and hidden is the truth. The talent carries through the word. And “is it not so,” they say.
I always enjoy your poetry, Mitch, and this one made me smile. 🙂
Good one, Mitch! And so very true as well.
I admire your creative mind, Mitch.
Thank you, Jay.
As Evy would say, “Oh, my, oh, my!”