I Expected More

I expected more Tolerance Understanding Support I expected more Yes, I’m an idealist I have a better name…. A fool A child Thinking that trust still means something That people won’t turn into cannibals Eating each other whole Biting away pieces of reputation With our razor sharp teeth of Innuendos Slander Gossip G O S S I P Without finding out the truth Hurling words that stab and tear Flaying souls bare How do you dare??? How do you dare!!! I expected more From you From him From her From them From us Cannibalism…what a shame! Who would engage in that??? And yet Here we sit at the feast We sit with blood running down our mouths Hunched over the carcass of someone’s Murdered honor Devouring Thanking the powers that be… “Thank God isn't me!” Gossip = “Social Cannibalism” Sanctuary not found “I demand sanctuary!” I expected more "Great Expectations" Dashed to the floor A fool A child “Little one, “Expect nothing And you will never get disappointed.” Eileen Manassian Ghali PS...this place needs to be a safe place, a haven....a sanctuary for people who share the same love to FINALLY be appreciated for their work and their dreams...goals and aspirations. WE ALL need to think before we "speak" about others and surmise this or that. We are just going to lose more people from this place if something isn't done about that o'l grapevine... :( “Wherever two or three are gathered”…or so the verse goes…Here seems to be my take of late... “Wherever two or three are gathered Most surely NOT in HIS name Gossip is the order of day The hottest PS Game!” A game in which there are NO winners...only Losers. Think about it...Please... Also..please...NO COMMENTS on the inspiration behind this...Just some food for thought..for ALL of us.