How do you deal with a rumour? 

Do you accept it and hold it inside? 

Will you question, or ponder its 

relevance, or truth (however unkind)?

Have you known them who are 

the subjects, or suspects, however 

it may be?

Have you truthfully considered 

all options, or is there another side

to be believed? Is the damage

irreparable, nothing comparable in 

the least. If it is known to be true, 

what would you say if it was 

said about you?

© 2026 j.g. lewis

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