Despair is the central part of the psychopathology. For the handmaiden of gossip is treachery:
Corruptions of Empire: Life Studies and the Reagan EraI want to gossip about forever / against the part of your back that / is mine.
Dandelions That have Held your BreathBoys don’t gossip.” “Pah! You don’t know us as well as you think.” This was a disturbing prospect.
Endless SummerWhen I write, I am gossiping. Writing to whisper the story, whether good or bad to my listener.
Simple ConversationFirst law of gossip - there's no point knowing something if somebody else doesn't know you know it.
Moon Over Soho