Stop recycling others’ trash

In realms of idle chatter, where rumors love to dwell,
there lies a toxic force that casts a wicked spell.

It thrives on juicy whispers, and is fueled by vain deceit.
It is a venomous habit that few can e’er defeat.

Gossip is its ugly name; a game we love to play,
The rules of truth? Discarded. The need for trust? Give way.

It rages like a wildfire, and ever spreads its flame.
It leaves hearts feeling wounded, and tarnishes every name.

Stop recycling others’ trash; let falsehoods e’er be gone.
End the cycle; speak what’s right; let truth’s light bring the dawn.

For gossip, dear friend, is a contagious disease,
that thrives on the pain it so easily breeds.

Speak not of others, with malice or spite;
instead, be a beacon and source of respite.

Encourage, uplift, and inspire with grace,
for kindness in words is a Christian embrace.

~Matthew