Gossip Hurts

Idle gossip,
has no place,
you only hurt,
yourself instead.

Many think,
they know so much,
when they use their tongue,
for their habits crutch.

If they really were concerned,
for anothers ways,
then they would give comfort,
in the words they say.

Prayer for those,
that walk astray,
is what one needs,
if traveling harms way.

Please show concern,
and plenty of love,
for a gossiping tongue,
will usually get burned.

I am dealing with this very subject right now,
and I get so upset over people that are supposed
to have your best interest at heart, to let their mouth get 
in their way of seeing what they are really doing....sometimes
quiet is much better.....please tell me if I am right.....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 2/21/2009 6:49:00 PM
Christy thank you for commenting on my poem and you are truly right.Gossip does hurt
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Date: 1/15/2009 7:37:00 PM
Gossip hurts long after it is said, Nice work...Raul
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Date: 1/13/2009 6:27:00 AM
Hi there Christy! When I was at school, we played a game one day. Everyone in the class had to write something down on a piece of paper...then say it to another student. Whatever had been written down, was whispered one to one, until it was said to the entire class. At the end, the last person said what the first had whispered. The initial statement became something utterly different. I think you're right to have done this piece..will give others an awareness, Christy. Best to you...Mikki
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Date: 1/11/2009 5:43:00 PM
hi Christy, gossip does truly hurt, but that is still no reason for you to be quiet, all you can do is be the best you that makes you, you, it is just such a shame that this has happened since the beginning of time and still has managed to continue, I just try to be careful of the friends that I make, at 1 Corinthians 15:33 bad association sopils useful habits, so be ware of the company that you keep, and please don't take this friendly advice the wrong way, take care D-ncye
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Date: 1/10/2009 2:45:00 PM
you are right, if there is nothing positive to say then dont say anything. Loved this piece and it was real and down to earth. enjoyed reading and have a great day.
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Date: 1/10/2009 6:37:00 AM
Of course you are so right. Sadly it is a part of life as many people have no clue. I have dealt with this one too many times. Sorry you are going through this now. Hugs, Shar xoxo
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Date: 1/10/2009 2:56:00 AM
You could not be more right!!! Some poeple just don't get it. I often get chastized for NOT talking, I talk with my poetry...not so much in life. I hope this all works out for you, love, Kristin
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Date: 1/9/2009 10:25:00 PM
I think all of us have gossiped at one time or another and it is so easy to get caught up in it. and most with morals realize the error of their ways and either stop and some apologize. Christy you are right, the best thing I have found is if I have a problem with somebody I go to that person and confront them with the issue, but you are right say something nice or say nothing at allAlways Ron
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Date: 1/9/2009 7:02:00 PM
Not nice....My mothers old saying...If you cant say anything nice...you know....Silence is the best way to stay out of trouble. Sorry that your strggleing with this. BG
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Date: 1/9/2009 5:40:00 PM
Gossip is always harmful...avoid it like the plague!! You can tell the character of a person who gossips. ~ Carrie
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Date: 1/9/2009 5:00:00 PM
You are so right on with this one!!! Gossip is never helpful and hurts way to often. My thoughts is why bother with these people. In the end, it is the gossiper that is the biggest loser as they end up with no true friends. Good message in this poem. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for taking time to comment on my poem. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 1/9/2009 4:58:00 PM
And the worst is gossip at church, you can say anything you want to say as long as its followed by well bless their heart. oy vey,,,Laurie
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Date: 1/9/2009 4:55:00 PM
You are sooooo right, and this was deeply written and profoundly expressed, some things are better left unsaid and unheard, knowing that there is something in your life that was supposed to be private and now it's floating around, is devastating indeed. True message here, I hope many will read this one and appreciate it as I have, thanks for sharing, Awesome write...Tyesha
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