Yosef spent 10 years in prison corresponding to his 10 brothers,

He spent an additional two years for relying too much on others.

Yehuda deceived Yaakov with the blood of a goat,

Yehuda was punished when Tamar asked, "Is this your coat?"

Hashem's presence leaves when lashon hara is spoken,

And our Devine protection is broken.

Don't be taken by lashon hara's charm,

Because it has no benefit, only harm.

Sinas Chinam leads to destruction,

It is worthwhile avoiding its seduction.

On the Day of Judgement, don't forget your name,

You can be punished for someone else's shame.

The Torah is compared to a loved wife,

We waste so many precious moments in life.

The Holy of Holies, lashon hora can reach,

So on Yom Kippur, the kohen would atone for our speech!

Hashem will recount all of our conversations,

Lashon hara spoken causes accusations.

Avoiding lashon hara makes us immune to evil,

But if spoken, it will lead to social upheaval.

Even with many mitzvos, our mouths may lead us astray,

So it is imperative to guard what we say.

If we give a needle, we will get a palace gate,

By starting a little, we could end up with something great!

Today we are reviewing the introduction,

Lashon hara can lead to destruction.

The yetzer hara wears many masks,

Don't distance yourself from never-ending tasks!

If you use the Torah as a guide,

You'll learn to ignore insults and let things slide.

Modesty, compassion, and acts of kindness define a Jew,

The laws of lashon haha need constant review.