Notes About The Poem

This one popped into my head after reading Gershon Wolf's poem "Smelling Victory..."

Heavens to Betsy

overload of information
this brain retains
so much I’ve forgotten

the bleepers and bloopers
the Southern charm
with the likes of

well
       bless
                your 
                        heart

watch out for the pretty gowns
sweeping, swiveling, smiling
Rhett Butler knows!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Love the southern charm lol
Wolf Avatar
February 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Amazing, how your creative imagination concocts these offerings, Kim. Only you could make something pleasant out of my manure... And thanks for the nod... :) Gershon
Jones Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Lol
Rodrigues Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 5:18 AM
LOL! Thank you, Gershon!
Hind Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 3:31 PM
I had to do some reading outside your poem to get this, at least sorta. My mind feels overloaded sometimes too. A very cute way to express !! <3
Rodrigues Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Thanks, Paige!
Buehler Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I chuckled as I read this poem, Kim. Nicely written!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
So glad…lol! Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
"Heavens to Betsy" is a fun write. I enjoyed reading. Have a fun day writing away............
Rodrigues Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Thank you, Paula!
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