To Manage Handled Scandals Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Some handle scandals,
Like they've had them before!
As if to manage handled scandals.

I wont leave my house,
Until I check the back door.
And blow out all the candles,
To lock up safe and to feel secured.

I like a romantic atmosphere.
But with someone that's free of scandal.
A sip of wine with candlelight appearing near.
On a one on one...
That's all I can handle.

Discussing private business,
In the midst of close friends...
Invites the whispering of lips,
Or two.

If any two wish happiness,
They should...
Keep other people distant.
Since people have a tendency to snoop,
And move...
Scandalized unproven scoop,
As they choose.

People have a tendency to snoop,
And move...
Scandalized unproven scoop,
As they choose.

Discussing private business in a group,
Is old news.
But no one wishing happiness,
Should invite gossip.
Since...
People have a tendency to snoop,
And move...
Scandalized unproven scoop,
As they choose.