Lashon Hara is so toxic!

There's a pollution that's so imperceptible, barely detectable, seen as acceptable. It's infiltrated our homes, schools, offices, neighborhoods, even our shuls. No one's protected. It strikes unexpectedly, affecting us separately and collectively. Seen it before and yet we forget, letting down our guard to this dangerous threat. It's not in the water, it's not in the air, it's not underground, yet it's found everywhere. And throughout the week, there's risk of a leak each time that we open our mouth up to speak. The toxin I'm touching on is lashon hara, with that evil speech reaching wherever we are. A person should be concerned with contamination creeping, seeping into each conversation. But we could fight back if we learn how to act. Practice this mitzvah and clean up our act. With our powers combined, let's try and refine our minds and words one line at a time.