Nobody's Friend

by: Author Unknown,

My name is Gossip.

I have no respect for justice.

I maim without killing.

I break hearts and 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 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 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.Even my name hisses.I am called Gossip.I make headlines and headaches.Before you repeat a story,ask yourself:Is it true?Is it harmless?Is it necessary?If it isn't, don't repeat it.