The Fiery Tongue

Who can quench the tongue in its fiery flame That member of the body known only by its name Not easily subdued nor always able to tame Stirs up strife and stays ahead of the game It sets the heart aflame, oh! so many time Stirs up the emotions at the drop of a dime Known to be the cause of many a great fall Words spoken are sometimes as bitter as gall A part of the body that can either wound or heal Can speak cruel words of hate or of love so real Will build up high and can also tear down Speak words that can save or either let drown The words that are spoken can do harm or good Its lies and deceits is not always understood A tongue can be tamed whether you believe it or not Put out its burning fire and give it all you got Copyright 2013