Honestly. What's the best policy? Honesty?
Don't loose lips sink ships? You follow me?
"Keep your circle small."
"Keep your enemies close."
How much is enough, then, to have them by the ropes?
"Knowledge is power."
"Ignorance is bliss."
How does one choose between THAT or THIS?
Idioms, cliches, metaphors and more. Life's one big contradiction we're all dying to explore.
I've heard that loose lips sink ships
but here's an author's helpful tip
I posted a short story called "apoco-LIPS".
I had to post it as a story because the size of pieces here are SO limited.
what's in a name
mama once said
never give out your name
voluntarily
loose lips sink ships
she was right
loosey goosey lost his life
was moms favorite jingle
especially with so many peering eyes
on the net
like grease balls that identity theft
hunters that prey on opportunity
but mama listen
please
this is your oldest son speaking
remember me
look here, see my logic
my entry can win a poetry contest
a poetry contest, a trophy
p-o-e-t-r-y c-o-n-t-e-s-t
I can take home the bacon
win all the glory
how's that sound
think of all the recognition
that I can receive
it might even be stepping stones
or better yet
I might even attract a women's heart
see the perks, see I told you
the risk and rewards are great
my name in the big spotlight
from japan to Africa
to samurais to towns people
see how wide spread this can be
see I'm telling you
mama
barking dogs would even bark my name
mama you awfully quiet up there
mama, mama
are you still there
mama
connie pachecho
1/7/17
non contest entry
His love for me's unknown
i am feeling so alone
hes the one i dont want to lose
but im suddenly confused
not a single day goes by
that i dont remember how i
messed things up and brought us shame
now hes suffering in pain
and he will never let me forget
the thing i did that i regret
it will never be how it was
i broke his heart all because
i didnt think about the kiss
it just goes to prove that loose lips sink ships
i learned from my mistake
i know i did wrong
now with every breath i take
i hope my death wont be too long
it will never be ok
it will never be the same
i know that i will pay
and lose again at this love game
it wont be much longer
untill im struggling alone
how is it supposed to make me stronger
when my heart is made of stone
without him i would be lost
but if thats my only cost
i would wish death upon myself
and end my life and go to hell
then wed both be in pain
and only memories will remain
in peace i will never rest
leaving here is for the best
i dont wanna hurt no more
without him theres nothing to live for.
-Spencer Coggsdale dedicated to Luis Arizpe
Most things men do secretly in darkness
Will soon be clearly revealed in daylight.
His uttered private words become careless
Common conversations. The deeds he recites
Today in the corners of his lodgings
Are shouted on every street tomorrow.
The closet skeletons unearthed yield things
That ordinarily wouldn’t cause sorrow.
Its said, ‘loose lips sink ships‘, I deem that true.
The trouble is there's not a *oddamn thing
One can do as long as men resort to
Antics that have harmful effects and bring
Pain and humiliation caused by louts
Who oft have diarrhea of the mouth.
Amdist the chaos of our lives,
My confusion becomes your affliction.
Despite your manipulations,
Waiting is now your malediction.
So the truth hits close to home,
And my realizations become deeper.
You want me to believe my ideals are naive:
Don't bother.
If loose lips sink ships,
Then your quick wit is nuclear.
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