Taming of the Tongue (Rumours)

Another old one. Right after I wrote this, a friend of mine showed me a section of the Bible in the book of James that basically speaks of the same thing. I had never read it before, but thought the coincidence interesting.

Taming of the Tongue

(Rumours)

 

 

Slashing!

It cuts

With the gentlest whisper.

Stinging!

It sears

With the modest phrase.

 

Leashed!

It whimpers

With the littlest lies.

Caged!

It growls

With the deadliest blasphemy.

 

Free!

It resumes

With the gentlest whisper.

 

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Reviews

[Vesa Lee]

"I've never broken bones with a stone or a stick, but I'll conjure up a phrase that can cut to the quick."

I really like this.
Rumors. You've describe them in a most graphic way.
First small and harmless, then suddenly ferocious and unmanageable.
Everyone knows of this beast. Many have aided it.
Very well done.

Side note:
I know the passage in James. I have it book-marked and high-lighted.
A lot of good that's done me.

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Well done! And it's true that rumors do all those bad things.

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The tongue is the most deadliest organ in the human body. It is far more powerful than people think. I am very familiar with the book of James and yes this reminds me of the verse. Even the gentlest whisper can befall a kingdom, ruin a marriage, kill, etc. etc. I like this.

[Barbara Walker]

Yes, I have had my share of tongue lashings and I've given a few, too, I admit! It can be a lethal weapon or tell you all the things you want to hear! An interesting subject! A good write! Barbara

[T]

Ah yes, the Tongue. It can mightier than a sword. Cut so deeply it can destroy lives ... Wonderfully written ... hugs

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

It cuts
With the gentlest whisper.

Good discription, whispered gossip, it does cut and sometimes very deep. Well written and the subject needs to be addressed in all circles of life. We shouldn't whisper anything we wouldn't say out loud.

Excellent work.

[Angel's Lady]

Very poignantly written! And, oh how we all need reminding of this from time to time, eh? They say it takes a lifetime to build a good reputation but only one sentence to destroy one. Very nicely penned.