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"THE HEART OF THE RIGHTEOUS STUDIETH TO ANSWER BUT THE MOUTH OF THE WICKED POURETH OUT EVIL." Proverbs 16:28

(Wouldn't it be nice if people spent more time keeping their own door step clean instead of seeing how much dirt they can find around their neighbor's steps?)

Some folks spend more'n half their life discussing others business. The way they talk and carry on can really shock the senses. It seems sometimes they know much more 'bout certain folks than they do. They don't care 'bout who gets hurt because, you see, it's all true. They huddle 'round their tea and cakes discussing all and sundry. No one's safe from their critique, they'll air you're dirty laundry. Ofcourse they're sure to let you know that they don't just spread gossip, And if by chance such word gets out you're duty bound to stop it. Why they would never meddle 'round just spurring fabrication. The very thought they'd stoop so low is quite beneath their station. Just cut it short right here and now and see it goes no further. Just keep it here between we two, and just a few close others.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2022 9:05:00 AM

WOW!! A powerful write. Thanks for adding "Proverbs 16:28." Have a great/blessed day..................

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/1/2022 12:40:00 PM

I have a thought, your write so wisely, so down to earth, with foresight and true meaning, you give worldly advise as no other, please be Poetry Soup's Phycologist. Love and blessings, Jennifer.

Judy Ball
Date: 6/2/2022 5:16:00 PM

Thank you so much Jennifer. I'm so honored by your kind and encouraging words. God Bless, JB

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/31/2022 7:06:00 AM

I have known such as these, there's so much to life, I don't understand why they waste their time on this when they could be living life, helping others, raising their children and taking in the beauty of this earth life. Well penned.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/31/2022 10:12:00 AM

We lived for 13 1/2 yrs in the NWT where it was way up north and cold most of the time. A lot of the women in my church had nothing better to do but talk. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/31/2022 1:32:00 AM

Can't accuse me of this. I am normally taciturn.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/31/2022 10:07:00 AM

Thanks so much Victor. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/30/2022 8:43:00 PM

Yup. Tale-bearing and gossip, unfortunately, are the order of the day now. Pity.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/31/2022 1:26:00 AM

I think gossip is the oldest hobby there is. Thanks bunches My friend. God Bless, JB

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/30/2022 8:32:00 PM

Your poem and its accompanying scripture made excellent reading, Judy. I'm glad I don't know any gossips. Blessings and hugs

Judy Ball
Date: 5/31/2022 1:22:00 AM

Thanks bunches Evelyn. God Bless, JB

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/30/2022 7:14:00 PM

This is wonderful Judy. It is a pastime I don’t desire to indulge in. I always remember the “Judge not, that ye be not judged in Matthew 7:1-3“ which I grew up hearing from my mother. I know my neighbors well enough to ask or give them help but not enough to get in their business. You worded your poem so well Judy. I loved it! Blessings xxoo

Judy Ball
Date: 5/30/2022 8:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/30/2022 6:44:00 PM

Ah, the truth of this, Judy. I'm told that if you share a secret with one person, then it is no longer a secret. That is so true, as well. A secret is something with which you go to the grave. I couldn't agree more with your well-written poem.

Judy Ball
Date: 5/30/2022 8:09:00 PM

Thank you so much Milton. God Bless, JB