People will talk you know
You may get through this world but it will be slow,if
\you listen to all that is said as you go. You will be
\worried,and fretted and kept in a stew,for medellesome
\tongues must have something to do. They will talk nice
\before you, but then at your back,Venom and slander there's
\never a lack. They will cover your wants,and talk of your
\ways,declare you unfit.Then be nice and polite in all that
\they say, but bitter and ugly when you're out of the way.If
\thread bare your coat or old fashion your
\hat,someone of course will take note of that,and hint
\strongly,you can't pay your way,but never mind about
\that,there is nothing you can say. If you are dressed in
\style,don't think to escape,they will talk about you in a
\different shape,your ahead of your means,or your taylor's
\unpaid. But don't be ashamed,what ever they say ,don't
\think to stop them for there isn't any use. For people will
\talk you know. The best way to do,is do as you
\please,and your mind,if you have one,will then be at ease.
\You will meet with all sorts of abuse don't think to stop
\them the is no use. Cause people will talk you know.
\you listen to all that is said as you go. You will be
\worried,and fretted and kept in a stew,for medellesome
\tongues must have something to do. They will talk nice
\before you, but then at your back,Venom and slander there's
\never a lack. They will cover your wants,and talk of your
\ways,declare you unfit.Then be nice and polite in all that
\they say, but bitter and ugly when you're out of the way.If
\thread bare your coat or old fashion your
\hat,someone of course will take note of that,and hint
\strongly,you can't pay your way,but never mind about
\that,there is nothing you can say. If you are dressed in
\style,don't think to escape,they will talk about you in a
\different shape,your ahead of your means,or your taylor's
\unpaid. But don't be ashamed,what ever they say ,don't
\think to stop them for there isn't any use. For people will
\talk you know. The best way to do,is do as you
\please,and your mind,if you have one,will then be at ease.
\You will meet with all sorts of abuse don't think to stop
\them the is no use. Cause people will talk you know.
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Nice poem, people talk all the time, without sweeping around their on front door first.
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You hit the nail right on the head there. They all talk no matter what. Good Job!
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April, Your mother probably didn't intend to borrow someone else's poem but your poem is not original. I'm sure she came up with the lines from memory as this was a very popular poem in the early 20th century. I found a copy of it in my gr grandmother's scrapbook she began in 1885. The author of your poem is Mary E. Harris and you and your mother have recreated most lines verbatim. Please give credit to Mary E. Harris. To my knowledge, it is on the public domain, but you would be plagiarizing if you publish it under your name or your mother's. I am sorry to disappoint you now that your mom has passed. It is a lovely poem and deserves to be recited. Best Wishes, Lisa
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