The thing about gossip is that it requires a suspension of disbelief.
Writing by Bruce Morton
Assemblage Art by Ingrid M. Calderón Collins, Featured Artist for Mum’s Garage II
Gossip
The thing about gossip is
That it requires a suspension
Of disbelief. It is a religion.
Holy shit.
It is the most sacred shit
There is. No other shit
Comes close. It is
Not necessarily malicious
Or true; just interesting
Enough to elicit an OMG.
Just enough whine to close
Communion with anyone,
Stranger, friend, or acquaintance.
No guilt, no need to confess
Intent or consequence.
It is the kind of shit
You hear about but
Almost have to see
To believe. Holy shit!
Can you believe this shit?
You do not need to know
Your shit to talk shit.
No shit.
About the Author
Bruce Morton divides his time between Montana and Arizona. His work has appeared widely in the mags. He was formerly a librarian.
About the Artist
Ingrid M. Calderón Collins is a poet and tarot reader. She is the author of twenty-seven poetry books. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, painter John Collins.
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