** I don't think anyone of us truly realize the devastating damage that can be caused from gossip,
rumours, and lies. It could lead to the break up of a marriage, loss of job, self esteem, broken heart,
and could possibly even result in a person taking there own life,
and many more tragedies.
The spreading of lies and gossip about a particular person, whether it be man, woman, or child, is
usually created by someone who is jealous, angry, resentful, or in general, seeking self attention.
This poem is telling us all to back off and mind our own business, and if we must mention someone
else's name, at least let it be truth.
And even then, be sure you have to say anything in the first
place.
Rumours And Lies
Some people never stop to think,
When they open their mouth to speak,
That gossip can tear a heart apart,
And make the soul grow weak.
Vicious lies about a friend,
Spoken behind their back,
Could affect the very life they live,
Because of your attack.
Families could be torn apart,
That were solid like a rock,
Lies would hurt the children,
'Cause the truth was never sought.
Kind words are slow to travel,
That's not the case with lies,
Like a fire caught up in wind storm,
They may take forever to die.
How do you convince a loved one,
Or even a life long friend,
The stories that they've heard of you,
No substance do they lend.
Many families hopes and dreams,
Have gone crashing to the ground,
On account of vicious gossip,
When the truth was never found.
So when you speak of someone else,
Make sure you get it straight,
Please don't be spreading gossip,
When the truth should never be late.
~valentyne~ ©
Something To Talk About
Bonnie Raitt
