Controlling the Tongue - Comments
My son, keep well thy tongue, and keep thy friend.
A wicked tongue is worse than a fiend;
My son, from a fiend men may them bless.
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It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece that encourages readers to reflect on their own communication habits and to strive for greater wisdom and restraint in their speech.
Everyday I wake and remind myself to bridle my tongue- it's an unruly thing and fights the bit something awful. Chaucer certainly had it right, as did the Bible. Barry below has a point and I'm all for putting a gag on that Trumpet's big mouth! ! ! !
what a thought! highly appreciated.lovely write with passionate expressions of wording.
YES! A wicked tongue is worse than a fiend. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
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7/19/2025 1:55:50 PM # 1.0.0
Great lines!