gossip

I came across this poem, titled Gossip, for which I found no author's name. It speaks for itself...

My name is Gossip. I have no respect for justice. I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and malicious And gather strength with age. The more I am quoted, The more I am believed. My victims are helpless. They cannot protect themselves against me Because I have no name and no face. To track me down is impossible. The harder you try, the more elusive I become. I am nobody’s friend. Once I tarnish a reputation, it’s never the same. I topple governments and wreck marriages. I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, Heartaches, and indigestion. I make headlines and headaches. I make innocent people cry in their pillows. Even my name hisses. I am called Gossip.