Just a Rumor

It was just a threat

Just a rumor

It’s not real

It’s not gonna happen

But what about when it’s not a threat

When it’s real

What about when it’s not just rumor

What if he actually said it

But oh wait

He did

It’s a fine line

Walking on a tight rope

Of safety and danger

And we’re really close

To falling

Down

Down

Down

It was almost real

He almost cut that wire

And we almost fell

Saying it’s not real

Doesn’t add railings

It just frays the rope

That our safety is tip toeing on

Next time

Because I’m sure there will be one

I don’t just want an email

It’s just a rumor

Ensure your safety

No need to worry

I’ll tell you something

If this tight rope breaks

If someone cuts it in half

We’re gonna fall

No emails

Or false reassurance can save us

From the truth

That this is real

It’s scary

It’s terrifying

Because I know it can happen

I know it’s be threatened

And I’ve heard

Just how fast a rope can fray

Just how fast someone can fall

Just how fast a trigger can be pulled