663. Gossip

Gossip, gossip, gossip!
What is it?
A wild jungle.

Gossip, gossip, gossip!
What is it?
A poisonous ocean.

Gossip, gossip, gossip!
What is it?
A deliberate reputation-killer.

Gossip, gossip, gossip!
What is it?
A shameless ignorance-grower.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 14, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973