Low voices,
whispering,
hissing and
murmuring,
in an encircled crowd
Always weaving
and gesturing
in wide,
joyful cheering
expression
Either they overhear,
if not a rumour,
or they wonder,
maybe imagine
Though they can
chime in
They'll have
their suggestions
And knowingly
you'll be hooked up!
-Asithandile Ngebulana
Asi: This is an interesting approach to the topic of gossip. The first time I read it, I thought you were reflecting on the harms of malicious gossip ... but on my second read, I understood it to be a celebration of good news, how you can tell by body language that people are sharing it, and the way it passes on.
ReplyDeleteHowever you meant it to read, I love your creative voice, and also your use of language. Nice work.