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Topic: Gossip/Rumors (either or both) (10/28/10)
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TITLE: Careless Words | Previous Challenge Entry
By Carol Penhorwood
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Eyes tell the tale
Of hurts inflicted,
By careless words we've been convicted.
Confidences
Told to one,
But on they go and tales are spun.
“Have you heard...?”
Should raise red flags,
Be aware a loose tongue wags.
Such busy bees
Collecting nectar
To spread throughout the public sector.
Though camouflaged
As prayer requests,
Gossip's often still addressed.
Churning up
Discontent,
Left to ripen and ferment.
Words that ripple
Traveling on,
Wagging ears from night 'til dawn.
Like yeast in dough,
Minute amounts,
What damage done when tales recount!
Hidden treasures
To draw upon,
An ounce of “pro”, a pound of “con”.
Tiny pearls
Of information,
Sometimes shared with no foundation.
Judgment coming
For each word,
Implications we've inferred.
Eyes tell the tale
Of hurts inflicted,
By careless words we've been convicted.
“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 (New International Version)
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The words flowed by like a pleasant stream. Loved it.
Hidden treasures
To draw upon,
An ounce of “pro”, a pound of “con”.
Gossip rarely spins the positive side of anything. Great job!
"Though camouflaged
As prayer requests,
Gossip's often still addressed."
That happens a lot in church. I'm glad you picked up on it. Great job!
Definitely a gem! :)
An ounce of “pro”, a pound of “con”.
Love it!
Such busy bees
Collecting nectar
To spread throughout the public sector.