GOSSIP

A neoclassical
Ideology,
To ascertain
The seeds and deeds
of man.

It filters from mouths
to lips,
Questioning whys and
Wherefores,
Agent of depression. 

Skirts and trousers 
members, 
Markets and joints 
their meeting points. 

Dainting image 
their good news, 
Like frenemies, they come, 
Diffusing words, 
Adding salts to injury. 

They are your friends 
and neighbors, 
Who watch you like
television,
In kissing, they kill you.

Watch your steps, 
Chose your company, 
Deafen your ears,
Walk aright;
Asiri gbakute.