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Scarlett's Lament

Scarlett's Lament Fiddlede-diddlede Scarlett O'Hara, she slew all the fellas--not lifting a hand 'Cepting Rhett Butler proved Incomprehensible with, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!" ©deborah burch 1.30.2013

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Robert Pettit

Date: 3/1/2013 11:27:00 AM

Just like Joni Mitchell sang in her song: "Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." There was nothing left for Scarlett to do but go home to Tara.

Deborah Burch
Date: 3/1/2013 11:56:00 AM

Indeed. So very true Robert. So often we find this truth when it is too late! Thank you so much. Big Hugss deb

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/31/2013 9:56:00 AM

i do give a damn, this is so good...

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/31/2013 10:12:00 AM

Lol!:) thank you 'arry!!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/31/2013 4:17:00 AM

Found it delightful! :) Oh...Clark Gable! :)

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/31/2013 9:07:00 AM

Oh thank you so much Eileen!! Big hugs. Live deb

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/30/2013 6:45:00 PM

So nice to read your verse this evening, such a silly Deb you know I can see YOU as Scarlett! Light & Love

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/30/2013 10:14:00 PM

Lol!! Actually pilot. I have a couple of friends who call me just that. Lol. Of course the southern drawl haulps. ;) love you bunches. Thank you. Cap'n deb