It is one of the prime glories of the human mind
that the same idea or experience is never absorbed
in precisely the same way by any two individuals
who may be exposed to it."-Norman Cousins
THE SEEDS OF GOSSIP
Could we agree, on what we see?
Or do we vary.....by degree?
And should we take a second glance?
In case the details, might enhance?
Should we trust initial sight?
Or give that SECOND look a bite?
Until you're sure, of what was seen
Just hush your mouth.....and keep it CLEAN!!
To gossip is a burden, and responsibility...
That some embrace religiously, with mock nobility
To turn away attention, from the soiled lives THEY lead
Their words do naught but fertilize...their ALL destructive seed
This is wonderfully written!!
Hope everybody reads this!!
Love
Tinka
Reviewed by Jay G
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
Well i sincerely hope you havent been the subject of malicious gossip....and the poem makes an important point. This aside....I must say...your illustration has to go down as one of my favorites (for my jumbled head)My reactions were...What The...?? Ohhhhhhh!!!
Followed by a big laugh out loud!! Did u ever see Mel Brooks' "Robin Hood, Men in Tights"? there is a similar play on perception!!
Lady A, outstanding write. Never judge a book by it's cover.
Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
Absolutely great write and message!Especially like:
"Until you're sure, of what was seen
Just hush your mouth.....and keep it CLEAN!"
And, even then, it still might be better to hush that mouth! Good message to take to heart, Lady A...
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
Thank You for penning these Words of Wisdom!
~Joseph
Reviewed by Dana Matthews (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
You are a very clever lady! Very INTELLIGENT writing...and very intelligent will be those who take your heed.
~DAM~
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
Ten people reading the same sentence, will give you ten interpretations. Same with gossip. We used to call it DRG [dirty rotten gossip] Absorbed with the comprehension of our experiences. [and that is the scary part]
Brave poem, Lady A. Well done too. [smiles]
Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
wise words indeed
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
Oh this is powerful and as true as anything I've ever read. Great poem Lady A!
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Histories of the world are generally written to either celebrate technology and science, or to herald doom. My book examines the path of the spirit in the onward rush.
Excellent words.
tony
~Chrissie :)
Hope everybody reads this!!
Love
Tinka
Followed by a big laugh out loud!! Did u ever see Mel Brooks' "Robin Hood, Men in Tights"? there is a similar play on perception!!
Jill :)
"Until you're sure, of what was seen
Just hush your mouth.....and keep it CLEAN!"
And, even then, it still might be better to hush that mouth! Good message to take to heart, Lady A...
~Joseph
~DAM~
Brave poem, Lady A. Well done too. [smiles]