A whispered secret, shared with a friend so dear
But soon it spreads like wildfire, and the truth becomes unclear
A rumor takes on a life, of its own accord
A tale of half-truths and lies, that leaves hearts scarred

The gossip mill churns on, with no regard for shame
Leaving reputations tattered, and hearts with deep-seated pain
The whispers in the wind, carry the weight of shame
As friendships crumble, and trust is lost in the game

A careless word, a thoughtless phrase
Can bring down empires, and shatter days
For once spoken, words can't be taken back
And the damage done, can leave an eternal crack

But still we indulge, in this toxic delight
A guilty pleasure, that consumes our sight
We feast on the misfortunes, of others' lives
And in the process, our own hearts compromise

Let us beware, the power of the tongue
For words can heal or harm, and the choice is never wrong
Let us choose to uplift, to support and to cheer
For in the end, kindness is the only whisper, that's truly clear.