Something as small as a point of view,
Sparks knee-jerk reactions before facts are reviewed.
Media splashes every interview,
Long before investigations conclude.
Sometimes distorting reality,
Winding paths of uncertainty.

As public forums turn to sensational scenes,
Lives are torn apart behind the screens.
Reputations damaged, criticism loud,
Fueling the fascination of the crowd.

Loved ones read the armchair detective’s claim,
Watching speculation fan the flame.
For one whose pride and joy is in the news,
These views can light a fuse.
A hardened tone,
Leads to a hurtful verdict not yet known.
We are all guilty of it.
Don’t rush to judgment, think twice before giving in to it.