Have you ever heard of Gossip Town on the shore of Falsehood Bay,
where old Rumor, with rustling gown, is going the lifelong day?

It isn’t far to Gossip Town for people who desire to go.
The idleness train will take you down in just an hour or so.

The Thoughtless Road is a popular route, and most folks start that way:
But it’s a steep downgrade; if you don’t look out, you’ll land in Falsehood Bay.

You glide through the valley of Vicious Folk and into the tunnel of Hate;
Then, crossing the Add-to-Bridge, you walk right into the city gate.

The principal street is called “They Say,” and “I’ve Heard” is the public well.
And the breezes that blow from Falsehood Bay are laden with “Don’t you tell.”

In the midst of the town is Telltale Park; you’re never quite safe while there.
For its owner is Madam Suspicious Remark, who lives on the street Don’t Care.

Just back of the park is Slander’s Row; ‘twas where Good Name died,
pierced by an arrow from Jealousy’s bow in the hands of Envious Pride.

From Gossip Town peace long since fled, but trouble, grief, and woe,
and sorrow, and care you’ll meet instead, if ever you chance to go.