The Tongue

With it I have lied and cursed With it I have praised and sung, It has spoke of people at their worst That devious tongue. It has spread rumors and also hate Caused people to be crucified and hung, It has been used to calm and then sedate The devilish tongue. No human can ever control or tame it Whether they be old or young, About its deceptions apostles have writ That wavering tongue. Gossip it has angrily tossed Insults it has quickly flung, No matter of the consequences or the cost That deceitful tongue. Quicker than any thought Or that of a poisonous viper that has sprung, Truth is forgotten and not sought When there is an evil tongue. Randy L. McClave