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The Power of the Tongue

Life and Death, they be in the power of the Tongue The unfortunate hung others' praises sung Best to skirt culpability by cultivating agreeability ~ If you have nothing nice to say do not say anything at all

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/11/2021 6:21:00 PM

Depressing..not you....not the Poem. The blame machine against the USA is sickening In comments. Your poem makes a lucid point and gets blown to smithereens, My message...fault your own country for a change...raspberries to America haters. Fed up Pangie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2021 6:39:00 PM

Hmm. Raspberries are too good for the haters. How about a box of natural-scent fertilizer?! Can think of some candidates to receive them right away. lol. :)gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/11/2021 2:46:00 PM

Hello Gershon … the world just witnessed what a fork tongue does; it creates a mob of sheeple - nicely written Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2021 3:51:00 PM

Those 'sheeple' are quite a mixed bag of 'peeple.' lol. Thanks, Lindsay. :) gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/11/2021 8:30:00 AM

Well said Gershon, words I live by. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2021 5:23:00 PM

I believe that it's been scientifically proven that people who know when not to say anything live longer, calmer lives. And if hasn't been proven, then it should have been! lol. ~ Professor Fofoofnick

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 1/11/2021 6:19:00 AM

Well said. Each line a gem. Last 2 lines best. Praise ever, criticize never. We get what we give. Enjoy your day friend. Take care Rama

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2021 3:52:00 PM

Rama, you are too nice to me. Thank you for such a generous appraisal of this little ditty. Faith and Hope, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/11/2021 3:56:00 AM

Truly! Blessings and cursings shouldn’t come from the same tongue. Season our tongues with salt. Extend grace to those in our face. God bless ya!

J. Summers

Date: 1/10/2021 11:17:00 PM

I like the positive message contained in the poem. Nicely done.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/10/2021 8:55:00 PM

"If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all" Yes, I completely agree. Words can either hurt or heal. Think before you speak. This is deep and powerful, holding so much truth. Your kind words are always appreciated, Gershon. :) Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2021 3:59:00 PM

--- as are your caring comments always appreciated, Brandy. Here's to a Happy Monday evening! ~ Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/10/2021 8:20:00 PM

Hi Gershon, I totally agree, Life and death is in the power of tongue. It could either build up or tear down. I enjoyed the read- Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2021 8:27:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Alexis!! (Soup mail, please). Joy and Jubilation, Gershon