Can anyone provide the words to a poem which has the words 'People will talk' ?

Question

Can anyone provide the words to a poem which has the words 'People will talk' ?

Answer 1

Sorry, I don't know the actual author, but this was written out by my late mother.  I hope this helps.......

People will talk!

You may get through the world but ‘twill be very slow

If you listen to all that is said as you go;

You’ll be worried and fretted and kept in a stew,

For meddlesome tongues must have something to do,

And people WILL talk.

If quiet and modest you’ll have it presumed,

That your humble position is only consumed,

You’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing, or else you’re a fool

But don’t get excited, keep perfectly cool –

For people WILL talk.

And then if you show the least boldness of heart,

Or slight inclination to take your own part;

They will call you an upstart, conceited and vain

But keep straight ahead, don’t stop to explain

For people WILL talk.

If threadbare your dress and old fashioned your hat

There’s someone will surely take notice of that,

And hint rather strongly you can’t pay your way

But don’t get excited, whatever they say, -

For people WILL talk!

If you dress in the fashion, don’t think to escape,

They criticise then in a different shape;

You’re ahead of your means or your tailor’s unpaid,

But mind your own business, there’s nought to be made –

For people WILL talk.

Now the best way to do is to do as you please,

For your mind – if you have one – will then be at ease.

Of course you will meet with all sorts of abuse,

But don’t think to stop them, it ain’t any use –

For people WILL talk.