Prompt:

Wicked tongue people with too much time on their hand, told me, “Girl, you oughta go find yourself a better man.” They whispered softly, “Your husband’s got a new honey, I swear to you Madam…” others warned me darker, “He just bought her a shiny new van…” Wicked‑tongue people swear they know you better, they said, “You’d better watch him, honey, that man is not better” They saw you dancing with that Hoochie new Server, and I heard my mama holler, “He’s a bum… it’s over!” Get yourself a new man !!!! Wicked‑tongue people with ears like a fan, saw an ugly stranger and swore, “That’s your husband, ma’am.” The preacher begged me gently, “Let him have his fun…” and don’t you worry none ’bout it, lil’ lady — he’s just a man!!! Wicked‑tongue people with eyes like a hawk, claimed they saw you dancing over in Little Rock Spending all of my money with your brand new beau Meanwhile I’m eager waiting, hugging our pooch with all my love! Honey love, Don’t believe the gossip spinning all around, I’m sober now — I don’t deserve to be dragged through town. Look at this picture… the one you just found… They envy me because… I am good looking even if the town frown. Don’t believe the rumors, because I do not Look at what I got you, believe it or not “It is a deluxe new squirrel coat… !!!!” Honey, “You just stole it from my mother in Little Rock!” That ain’t no reason for us to elope… “I love you, honey!” — and that’s true love!! It ain’t your problem for none of y’all town folk This is my honey and I love him so… Now, leave us alone and LET US ROT !!!