My Name is Gossip

My Name is Gossip
I have no respect for justice.
 I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives.
I am cunning, malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted, the more I am believed.
I flourish at every level of society.
My victims are helpless.
They cannot protect themselves against me because I have no name and no face.
 To track me down is impossible.
The harder you try, the more elusive I become.
I am nobody's friend.
Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never that same. I topple governments and wreck marriages.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
 I spawn suspicion and generate grief.
 I make headlines and headaches.
Remember, before you repeat a story, ask yourself:
 Is it true? Is it fair? Is it necessary??
 If not, do not repeat it,
KEEP QUIET!

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The poem, My name is Gossip, relates perfectly with my topic. Also it connects with my story called, The Dangers of Gossip. The "Gossip" reminds me of the feathers in my short story which the woman spred.

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