……….The Words Fall Out……….

(NOTE:  Whether one speaks inappropriately of another or to another, inappropriate speech is not to be found among God's children (or, for that matter, in decent society).  The following poem is an encouragement to all of us to consider carefully what we say to and about others.  Tim)

It’s sad to consider how mean some folks are,
They say hurtful things without giving it thought;
The good names of others their ugly words mar,
Why do they say the things they know they should not?
Some people don’t know what they’re talking about,
They just open their mouth and the words fall out.

If only they would with others trade places,
Perhaps they wouldn’t say some of what they say;
Such conduct all decent people disgraces,
Remember:  The Lord said, “For your words you’ll pay”.
Some people don’t know what they’re talking about,
They just open their mouth and the words fall out.

Never say of another what is not true,
Treat each person as you’d like to be treated;
Pretend that the subject of your words is you…
The words you now speak cannot be deleted.
Some people don’t know what they’re talking about,
They just open their mouth and the words fall out.

The true harm of slander is not just to one,
For we all suffer when untruths are spoken;
The time to stop slander is before it’s done:
Your words of your character are a token.
Some people don’t know what they’re talking about,
They just open their mouth and the words fall out.

Think ev’ry thing through, and then say what is right,
Be master of your mouth – don’t let it run free…
The honest and upright have no fear of light,
There’s just one thing such don’t want others to see:
They don’t really know what they’re talking about,
They just open their mouth and the words fall out.

……….H. L. Gradowith……….

02-22-2002

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