| Rumors and Lies |
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Do people ever stop and think, When they open their mouth to speak, That gossip can tear a heart apart And make the soul grow weak? Vicious lies about a friend, Spoken behind their back, Could affect the very life they live Because of your attack. Families could be torn apart, That were solid like a rock. Lies would hurt the children, 'Cause the truth was never sought. Kind words are slow to travel. That's not the case with lies. Like a fire caught up in wind storm, They may take forever to die. How do you convince your lover, Or even a life long friend, The stories that they've heard of you No substance do they lend? Many family's hopes and dreams Have gone crashing to the ground, On account of vicious gossip, When the truth was never found. So, when you speak of someone else, Make sure you get it straight. Don't be saying cutting words. The truth should never be late. |
| © 2003 Valentyne Lang |
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