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To the Slanderers

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Oh, the folly of words, false! Lies, rumors, hate, jealousy ... Anyone who utters or listens to gossip, Or takes it to heart as the truth, (forsooth), Is doomed to be the fodder for such themselves ... For by accepting its laurels and consequences, They are condoning the perpetuation of hearsay and falsehoods, And letting others know that they're of questionable motivation, And highly questionable character. Those who believe bad things about you, Simply on the word of a third party, (Even those things, arrows and slings, that are in opposition To the kind of person they KNOW you to be), Shall be reserved their own special place of judgment. No mistake, the Universe is in perfect balance ... Chaos is simply a disguise for all that is unknown, So the "friends" who smile to your face, But spread deceit and hatefulness behind you, Are not only no friends at all ... But are the kind of people that grease the gates of Hell ... The kind who shall someday find their sorry selves On the tip of their own vicious, spiteful spear, Twisting in the wind of dire consequence, Their lies and evil intent bleeding out ... Into a pool of karma ... cold. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Karma" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Sponsor. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Societal Discontent" Poetry Contest, Brendan J. Simons, Sponsor.

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Sandra Haight

Date: 5/3/2018 8:53:00 AM

Back again, Gregory, to see this awesome poem deservingly shine once again! Congratulations on your win. Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 1:49:00 AM

Very sweet of you, Sandra ... thank you so much, Dear Poet! :-) <3

L. J. Carber

Date: 5/1/2018 2:06:00 PM

Wow! It's strong, Gregory, and I love, man, really love your definition of chaos as ' disguise for all that is unknown'. Congrats on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 1:48:00 AM

Many kind thanks, LJ, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and especially liked that phrase, as it is one I live by. I do not believe in chaos - I believe EVERYthing has order, we just can't always SEE or understand it. Blessings! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/30/2018 8:09:00 PM

Ahhh yes... murder by character assassination. Twisting in the wind of dire consequences... like this, like it all. Congratulations for another win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 1:46:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Susan, I greatly appreciate it! Blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/30/2018 5:09:00 PM

I was judging this with new eyes... yet I now notice I have visited this poem a couple of times before. LOL. The perks of being a senior with senior moments! Congrats on your win again, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 1:46:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Line - I know the feeling all too well! Blessings! :-) <3

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/18/2018 8:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this inspirational poem! If we could all live up to this... Always used to say 3 sides to every story... now i believe there's many, many sides mostly unknown. Impressive way with words you have.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/30/2018 1:53:00 AM

Very true, Susan, and well-said! Thank you very much for the sweet comments, I so greatly appreciate them, my friend! Blessings to you! :-) <3

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 4/18/2018 8:59:00 AM

Two faced individuals and those with forked tongue's ignore advice I appreciate from Bible, about .."as long as it depends on YOU..be peaceable with all men." These fail this responsibility. You...dear friend are amazing!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/30/2018 1:52:00 AM

This is such a wonderful comment, and I thank you so much for the kindness, Barbara ... you're pretty special yourself! :-) <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 4/18/2018 4:00:00 AM

Congratulations, Greg on your win as usual.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/30/2018 1:51:00 AM

Thank you, Subimal! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/17/2018 7:23:00 PM

Oh, if every human heart and soul could absorb your wise words of wisdom, what a kind world this would be, Gregory. Love your poem, and I congratulate you on your well-deserved podium win. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2018 1:49:00 AM

That's so very nice of you, Sandra, and you are always so generous and sincere ... blessings and thanks, Dear friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/17/2018 4:00:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Gregory. Well done.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2018 1:48:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Line - blessings! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 4/17/2018 3:09:00 PM

Another win with this message of truth! Thanks Greg for the entry!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2018 1:48:00 AM

Thank you so much, John - so greatly appreciated, Sir! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/28/2017 10:14:00 PM

That was a cathartic read. Thanks, Gregory. Well done.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2017 2:34:00 PM

Very kind of you to say, Line, thank you muchly! :-)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/28/2017 5:11:00 PM

Wow, Great, Gregory! Like a thesis on slander.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2017 2:34:00 PM

Thank you, Ralph ... blessings and a slander-less life to you, friend!

John Hamilton

Date: 11/28/2017 1:03:00 PM

Just wonderful Greg, hard hitting truth telling, yes we will reap what we sow, powerful write!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2017 2:33:00 PM

Indeed, John, you are correct my friend ... and thank you!

Silent One

Date: 11/28/2017 9:59:00 AM

I work in an industry where slander and defamation come at a cost.. There are so many two faced people in this who love to back stab.. If only everyone practised socrate's triple filter test...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2017 2:33:00 PM

I try to ask myself before I do or say or type anything: Will this hurt myself or anyone else in any way? And if so, (or I don't know the answer), I put it off and think a while on it. I am far from perfect and have a long way to go in that regard, but I'm trying to do better. Thank you for the comment.

Judith S

Date: 11/28/2017 5:21:00 AM

Wow Greg! What an amazing write here!! And such an important message to heed. There is no good intent in speaking ill of people or in being swayed in your opinions by devil tongued individuals. Be strong enough to make your own judgement and always look for the light in people. Loved this work of art! ~Judy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2017 2:31:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Judy, and I thank you so much for the kind comments ... gossip hurts EVERYone, those who say it, those who listen, those who keep it going. Blessings, Friend! <3