The Age of Steve

Pointless office gossip can be quite funny to watch. Especially if you imagine it's a kind of Spy network.

On stalks it makes its way, picking through the
events of the day. Tidy glances, neat and clean.
Knowing smiles that hide, unseen.

The rumor mill is grinding

From Agent to Agent the 'news' has passed.
A salacious, lasting whisper that melts off tongues;
Idle Minds turn naught to one.

The Rumor Mill is Grinding

How quick the feeling comes. Bound tightly close,
Intrigue-riven office workers do feel the need
To guess the age
The age of Steve.

Author's Note

I wanted it to be funny but also to describe the silliness of office gossip and to feel, in the end, a bit saddened by it.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Steve could be anyone who is talked about in the office, the rumors spread and people get hurt.

there is sadness in that...and it takes the humor out of what pointless gossip really is.

this i felt.