22 Feb 10 Gossip

My Name is Gossip — Kara Williams

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, young or old.
My victims are helpless against me,
for I have no face or real name.
To track me down is impossible,
and the harder you try, the more elusive i become.
I am nobody’s friend.

Like me or not,
you know me better than you know them.
I tarnish reputations with ease,
and a life is never quite the same once I’m through.
I topple governments,
wreck marriages, and ruin careers.
I cause sleepless nights, heartache,
and even indigestion.
I spawn suspicion, and generate grief.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows.
My very name hisses.
I am called Gossip.
Office Gossip, Studio Secrecy,
Hallway Rumors, and the “news” of a party.
I make your headlines..and headaches!

so…
Before you repeat a story, ask yourself:

Is it TRUE?

Is it FAIR?

Is it NECESSARY?

If not, SHUT UP!!

Tags: governments, grief, headaches, headlines, heartaches, hearts, indigestion, innocent people cry, pillows, reputation, ruin careers, ruin lives, sleepless nights, suspicion, wreck marriages