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Why do people gossip?

Mostly because they either seek to be entertaining or they seek to be entertained.

Either way it isn't good to be in their line of fire.

Remember, if they will talk to you about others they will talk to others about you.

Give people like that a wide berth.

Gossip is evil. It's base and it's cruel, And it comes in many disguises. It comes as concern, And it comes as a joke, And it claims reputations as prizes. It's a parasite, Depleting it's host, As well as the victim intended. Nothing is built, And nothing is gained, And little is ever mended. Those who know little, Often speak much, And those who are wise speak the least. Remember these words, And think 'fore you speak. It's best to just hold your peace.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/30/2016 3:31:00 PM
this is an excellent poem for the topic of gossip. Loved it, Judy
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/1/2016 5:00:00 PM
Thanks so much Andrea. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/30/2016 11:29:00 AM
I enjoyed this very much, you are right on the mark.
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/1/2016 5:04:00 PM
Thank you so much Ronald. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/30/2016 6:22:00 AM
Nicely expressed Judy. Gossip is all of that and more and still nothing good in the end.
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/30/2016 10:22:00 AM
Thanks so much Chris. I do so agree with you. How can so much prattle say so little is beyond me. It sort of reminds me of a bunch of clucking hens. Lots of noise but none of it means much. lol Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/29/2016 10:53:00 PM
Well said, Judy! And yet, we live in a world full of gossip! It is a disease that spreads like wildflowers.
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/1/2016 5:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Rick. I agree. Somebody get the weed killer. God Bless, JB

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