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My Name Is Gossip. I have no respect for justice. I
maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and
malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted the more I am believed. I flourish at every level of society. My victims are helpless. They cannot protect themselves against me because I have no name and no face.
To track me down is impossible. The harder you try, the more elusive I become. I am nobody's friend. Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never the same. I topple governments and ruin marriages. I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartache and indigestion. I spawn suspicion and generate grief.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows. Even my name hisses.
I AM CALLED GOSSIP
This eye-opening poem from an unknown author says a lot
about the damage done through gossip. What about the famous phrase we
all have heard. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will
never hurt me"? In our hearts, we know this is not true, even though
it may be a useful attitude to take when insulted by others. Reciting
those words does not take the hurt away.
Words do tremendous damage. So unless you've been a victim of violent crime or of a major illness or something else catastrophic, your deepest pains have probably come from hurtful words.
Words carry great power. God created the world through His words. He said, "Let there be light" and there was light. Humans also use words in producing great novels that move us and music that warms our hearts. Writers put much thought into the right selection of words so their books or songs will sell.
We listen and communicate words every day that either lift us up or bring us down. Powerful, positive words can offer great healing, while negative words contain great destructive power.
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