me!?

I'll whisper so I don't disturb those long left behind, I like this moving on / all about me, it has a sense  of control and growing as along life's journey. Slightly off topic but choosing the Eider duck, made me think of Gertrude from Journey to the center of the earth. Very much enjoyed the poem Tallen.

Your mention of Gertrude caused me to smile -------  thank You

Moving on staring anew... fresh... letting it roll off the ol back.... nicely penned, Tallen
As I'm relatively new here I know not what you speak of (in it's specifics) and that's ok because I sympathize in an abundance of understanding... Your word choices and phrasing are perfect in their delivery of your sentiments...
I too, thoroughly enjoyed this piece
Ty for sharing ;)
🦆💕🦆💕🦆

the sleeping corpses i speak of
happened twice, here in the deep --
once in a Forest
and once in deep shshshshsh.......

Both now lie asleep and i MIGHT be able to get back to drooling something -- at least a puddle or 2

i am happy You came along in the aftermath because i lost a lot of "i thought You were my..." Friends after both times.  & i like You and so no worries and just waves under a bridge.

Appreciate the read and wonderful praise

Honored for the RL add

***absolutely LOVE the Ducks in a row!!!

Letting go and shaking out the dust can be absolute liberation. A brand new , sparkly you :)

P.s. hope to see you at NaPo this year :D

thank You for reading and the prod of encouragement
i think, maybe,
this spill is just that -- whacking the living room floor rug with a big old broom to get the dust and dirt out before beginning anew.

Fuck 'em ... just write ... good to hear/read your voice ... Bless and love ...

You DO KNOW i am an empath, right?
What You suggest is super easier (for non-empaths) than done.
i have been attending to myself these past months of non-posting here in the deep.

ALWAYS appreciate Your support, Brother -- thank You

I know and in the same boat ... I understand ... think of it as encouragement ... Bless and love ...

I like this.

Delighted!!

What do You like about this spill?

The not uncertainty of oneself but never stopping in trying to figure it out.  That's what I got anyway.

Sadly, i know many like what You've shared, as well.

When i used to work if someone was about to gossip to me
i'd always ask them if i could repeat to whoever they were talking about and if they said no i'd tell 'em then i don't want to hear it.
Stopped the gossiper right in their tracks

Not sure it's funny to me. But totally relatable... I suppose it is humorous now that you say it. Okay, I'm laughing.
But I am trying to wake them because they only look peaceful when they sleep... :)

Here, in the Deep,
this type of sh*t has been going on between me and the vet members since 2013..............and not even recently --last year and spilling over to this year.
i have been ever non-vocal about it and frankly i am so very very tired of the inuendos and insinuations and circumstantialisms and behind the scenes (backs) chit-chats.
After i posted this,
i still got bullying-type PMs -- it weakens my spirit but not my resolve.
New and incoming writers come here (some on my referrals in Facebook and other media formats) and i feel a need to stay despite the animosity towards me.
& so i do but i try to remain quiet in the backdrop.

& NO, it's not truly funny but i tried to lighten the heaviness of the message.

Sadly I guess the issues are even be more pervasive than I thought hearing this. It's difficult to understand why some people seem to like drama, strife, and conflict. Even worse to see others suffer. I am glad we are both still here anyway.

Interesting poem, the gossipers and backbiting folks. I liked how you describe your immunity to them or the hope they change as they grow older. Kudos.

Plz do just read  my newest poem too. Don't take trouble to comment as it has enough of that.

i never liked Blocking people but this year i have utilized this option waaaaaaaaaaay more times than i would have liked.
This option definitely help in providing me so type of immunity -- at least i no longer have to tolerate the "not-s-o-nice" PMs.

appreciate You stopping by to read and comment

People can be cruel, they think their voices carry more weight than our own. I am so glad you wrote this. Feel empowered, because this is a stance to those who creep about, whispering mean words to try and suppress the spirit of the receiver. Keep being you

Gwen x

agree 100%
Just wish i knew what the motivation is with some of these individuals.
i've lost Friends and Foes from all the mudslinging in private and public while i tried to remain quietly in the backdrop.
i've had people demand i say something!!  It's not my way  and so i did not and now we all have blocked one another.  
: (  
sad.

thank You for Your kind share
Honored for the RL add

~ Theo

Some lessons are painful because they are meant to remain ... nice write Tallen ...

(truly) appreciate Your read and share
&
honored for the RL add