Who can quench the tongue in its fiery flame
That member of the body known only by its name
Not easily subdued nor always able to tame
Stirs up strife and stays ahead of the game
It sets the heart aflame, oh! so many time
Stirs up the emotions at the drop of a dime
Known to be the cause of many a great fall
Words spoken are sometimes as bitter as gall
A part of the body that can either wound or heal
Can speak cruel words of hate or of love so real
Will build up high and can also tear down
Speak words that can save or either let drown
The words that are spoken can do harm or good
Its lies and deceits is not always understood
A tongue can be tamed whether you believe it or not
Put out its burning fire and give it all you got
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