Gossip Is Like Chocolate Poem by Samantha Wallace

Proverbs 18: 8 - Gossip is so tasty—how we love to swallow it.

Gossip is like chocolate,
So tasty, costly and delicious.
Eating it can become a habit,
But the effects can be quite vicious.

It may leave you with an instant high,
So yummy and indulgent.
I cannot fathom exactly why,
But then you end up low and pungent.

Whether it is juicy, nutty or just fruity,
We all like to spill the beans,
But it's not a true friend's duty,
In fact it's downright mean.

We love to barter up our morsels,
Of tasty tattle-tales,
We do it in defence or counsel,
And love to decorate the details.

Gossip is often secrets,
That can be devoid of honest truth.
We are all guilty culprits,
We all have a gossip sweet-tooth!

But if mere words can make us sick,
We must realise its harm,
Gossip is actually quite toxic,
And our sweet-tooth we must disarm.

You may think you're just communicating,
Sharing just important ‘news'.
But your words can be quite slating,
Even if they do amuse.

Its poison penetrates your soul,
It can even ruin your reputation.
So your words you must control,
And do repent of this great sin.

And remember these wise words I leave,
Of this you must take heed -
The one who gossips to you,
Is sure to gossip of you!