Gossip

NafisaSB

I would rather talk about things

Than the people around I know

For then they may talk about things

Rather than talk about me

Since I will value their secrets

And not spill them for all to see :

So keep the gossip you hear

Well within you , friend

For if you open your mouth

You will start an ugly trend –

Then be prepared that people

Will talk about you too

So do not spill their secrets

For you will surely rue.

  • Author: safina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 29th, 2024 02:06
  • Comment from author about the poem: insipired by a minion quote - be careful whom you vent to. A listening ear can also be a running mouth
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 35
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy
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  • sorenbarrett

    Very good advice to all. Once you open your mouth, you open it to all the flies and vermin of lies. Nicely stated.

    • NafisaSB

      yes, exactly my thoughts too. thanks for stopping by. enjoy the day

    • arqios

      And a ‘running mouth’ is a well of trouble that never runs dry! Good stuff safina. Thanks for sharing.

      • NafisaSB

        you have not only understood, but put it across so well - thanks for the input

      • Doggerel Dave

        Having a wee bit of trouble with minions...but never mind, an old saw "What goes around comes around" covers it too, I think, I hope....
        Well put Nafisa. Serious advice.

        • NafisaSB

          i find the minions' sayings true many a time, though disagree with some.
          you have rightly pointed out - what goes around, comes back: that's a fact of life
          thanks for the feedback- have a good, productive week ahead

          • Doggerel Dave

            Bound to. Thanks.

            • NafisaSB

              great, all the best for lots more from your end

            • Neville



              there are those who say the pen is mightier than the sword & whilst by and large I agree, sometimes I find it pays to keep the cap screwed on tight .. I like what I found here my friend .. sage advice and intelligent ink all round .. Neville

              • NafisaSB

                THANK YOU - GOD BLESS YOU

              • TobaniNataiella

                Advice there many who should take on board, enjoyable read

                • NafisaSB

                  yes, starting with me - i should also remember to always practice what i preach
                  thanks a ton for the feedback - have a good day

                  • TobaniNataiella

                    You are very welcome, You Too

                  • Cheeky Missy

                    Forsooth. "...the walls have ears." Should have kept our secrets hidden, but it's far too tempting to spill the same, to more than our close friends, and oh! the ensuing effects reverberating through the very centuries! Excellently rendered with charming winsomness and great imagery. Thank you for sharing.

                    • NafisaSB

                      yes sometimes we do shoot off to the wrong people, who are not so close to us, and the consequences are always sad.
                      thanks for understanding the message..have a good day

                    • Thomas W Case

                      So very truee. Great work.

                      • NafisaSB

                        thank you so much for your positive feedback



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