Sometimes I’m silly and full of madness
sometimes of sickness deceit and sadness
I facilitate
fellowship and chatter of all kinds.
I protect you from
evil and tell what is fine.
I build up and
strengthen many a names,
but I can destroy if I am not tame.
When I am young I’m entertainingly garbled
when old dry and slow, making hard to swallow.
Sometimes I am rude and very offending
Others I’m sweet and my knee bending.
I’m in the presence of danger at every turn
but my work is productive and easy to learn.
The power I wield I cannot measure
When used uprightly I am a treasure.
I can be the traitor among you, within your midst
But I am present at every kiss.
Who am I?
