I have no respect for justice.
I have no respect for you.
I maim without killing.
I break hearts and I ruin lives.
I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted, the more I am believed.
My victims are utterly helpless, there’s no defense against me.
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 the same.
I topple governments and wreck marriages.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows.
I make headlines and I cause headaches.
Even my name hisses when whispered.
It’s nice to meet you, my name is Gossip
BEFORE you repeat a story or something you hear about others.
ASK YOURSELF
Is it true?
Is it harmless?
Is it necessary?
And if it isn’t, DON’T REPEAT IT.