Mum's the Word

Some folks are in the know, and some are

willing to tell. In all my days certain things

have been revealed to me. There are secrets

which are meant to keep. Do you mind my

asking, I'm curious and have the need to know,

from whom did you hear such despicable crap?

Who on Earth would say such a thing? Some

will claim, so many questions and so little time.

There seems never an end to all the questions

which will arise? I want to hear the whole truth

and nothing but the truth. Tell me everything

you know, and start from the beginning if you

please. Mum’s the word. I’ll guarantee, your

secret is safe with me. Proverbially speaking,

my lips are sealed. Oh, I have heard that one

before. I figured it must be just a bunch of

gibberish. Tell me in all honesty—is this straight

from the horse’s mouth? Trust me, I can keep a

secret. Cross my heart and hope to die. Did it

come from a Percheron or a Clydesdale?

Chris Hanch 5-18-18