Gossip Queen

kshawnedgar 3 November 2011 at 13:25 Reply

Fat mouth is a good description of gossip hounds. This is fun and well laid out.
- Nel 3 November 2011 at 20:00 Reply
  
  It certainly is. And thanks for the comment. :)
BongoDogOwner 3 November 2011 at 13:35 Reply

Great words for all of us.
- Nel 3 November 2011 at 20:00 Reply
  
  Nice seeing you here, BongoDogOwner. :)
Olive Tree 3 November 2011 at 15:48 Reply

I love the playful and smart use of the words you picked here. Nicely done.
- Nel 3 November 2011 at 19:58 Reply
  
  Thank you, Olive Tree. :)
The Noiseless Cuckooclock 3 November 2011 at 21:23 Reply

creative, wow, love the colorfulness of your words.

:)
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:58 Reply
  
  Thank you for stopping by, The Noiseless Cuckooclock. :)
somewhereamelody 3 November 2011 at 21:35 Reply

I hate gossip it is mean, unhelpful and rarely harbours any truth.
Wonderful, succinct…and wise poem.
To the point :)
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:57 Reply
  
  Thanks for stopping by, somewhereamelody. :)
  
  I agree that gossip is mean, unhelpful and rarely harbours any truth.
Bassas Blog 4 November 2011 at 00:55 Reply

Great poem! I especially like the line, “Let no lies gape”.
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:54 Reply
  
  Thanks, Bassa. :)
  
  Being honest is always better in the long run.
veenz 4 November 2011 at 01:01 Reply

i really like the description of gossip mongerers, i hate gossip
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:53 Reply
  
  Ditto, veenz. Gossip is a waste of time.
ZQ 4 November 2011 at 03:03 Reply

I always consider the source, and ask them, what do you want me to do? They usually shrink into self serving “character assassins” of their only point of view. Well captured in your piece. Thanks for reminding me.They prey on our faults as if perfection rules, only in their heads…as they stumble through life, with their unimaginable blind side. As everything around them is an others’ fault. Gossip, turns to legend. Legend becomes heroes…and the first thing you know, you’re dog meat. :-)
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:50 Reply
  
  For this person, ZQ, I simply cut the conversation short. I guess it would be pretty obvious when someone is not interested in what one is saying.
  
  And I do agree with – and the first thing you know, you’re dog meat. I learned this the hard way but I’m glad that I learned before it ruined anything more in my life.
  
  Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts.
brokenpenwriter 4 November 2011 at 14:16 Reply

What a good, unusual topic for poetry – I like it! Poetry should challenge us, stimulate or even aggravate the core of truths hidden by “nice” society and it looks like you’ve got us all stimulated right here on this topic. When tempted to join gossip, either saying or by listening, I try to remember the following prayer: Dear Lord, Please treat me tomorrow the way I treated others today. Your poem was fun because it showed the adam and eve style temptation conversation, but this person who did the tempting got left holding the apple – all by themselves. Nice job!
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:48 Reply
  
  Thanks for taking the time to read, brokenpenwriter.
  
  This person was left to walk away. I have more important things to do than engage in petty things so I said “uh-huh” and went back to work. :)
terri0729 4 November 2011 at 23:43 Reply

Great poem! I am trying to teach my teenager not to gossip nor make snide remarks about people and how they look!! It is so rampant at her age and her dad was always awful about doing that two-faced crud. I enjoyed this very much. Peace and blessings, Terri
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:45 Reply
  
  Hi Terri! I learned in high school (perhaps around the same age as your teenage daughter) that I could never trust people who gossiped with me. Inadvertently, they had no qualms gossiping about me. I learned this the hard way though but it stuck with me. I do hope your daughter will eventually understand what you are trying to impart. Peace to you as well. :)
Zoe 5 November 2011 at 06:15 Reply

Truer words never spoken. I love the simplicity of this – elegant and yet straight to the point. Very nicely done.
- Nel 5 November 2011 at 17:41 Reply
  
  The gossip, I hope, will come to realize her folly. Thank you for stopping by.
The Orange Tree 6 November 2011 at 09:14 Reply

such divine message sent in a few lines, how brilliant.

enjoyed your style very much,

Happy Rally.
:)
- Nel 7 November 2011 at 22:45 Reply
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed this piece. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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Jingle Poetry At the Gooseberry Garden 9 November 2011 at 11:17 Reply

what a stunning blog, your poetry is delicious.

invite you to share 1 to 3 random poems with our poetry picnic today.

you can also write for our theme,

best.

:)
- Nel 10 November 2011 at 05:32 Reply
  
  Thank you for stopping by Jingle Poetry. I’ve already looked at your blog and I am considering a piece for next week’s picnic. Talk again soon. :)