Ssshh

I'm lucky that I haven't suffered this yet but I am friends with people it has happened to. Everyone seems to accept talking behind people's backs as if it's OK. Personally I don't like the feeling of people talking about me behind my back so I try not to do it to other people. In my opinion people need to be more open.  

Behind your back
whispers begin
rattlesnake like
hiss
venomous words
stick to skin.


A hive of bees
buzzing
angry
building pressure
until something
gives
gets out.


The hiss
is now a shout
out of the shadow
in to the light
no where to hide.
The pack begins
to bite.
Prepare yourself
you're in for a fight.