Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatrain

Jeeeeez

In years gone by, folks didn’t like to say
God’s name to show  surprise or great dismay,
and so you would hear “Goodness,“ “Gol” and “Gee,“
and also euphemisms for J.C.

Jiminy Cricket! Doesn’t that sound nice?
Jeepers Creepers, Jason Crisp or Cheese and Rice?
Godfrey Daniel! Surely you know that
is slang for God and “God rot it” is “Drat!”

“Oh my gosh,” “My goodness,” or simply “Lord”
replaced expletives that today come poured
from mouths of kids who can’t be mannerly
to just say “Leapin‘ Lizards“ or “Golly Gee!”.

You’ll hear (for damning something with God’s name),
“Dag nabbit” and “Dad gum.” They might seem tame
but fit the bill and give us a small thrill!
But dang it, why would someone say “Sam Hill?”

Words from the Holy Bible we enjoy
employing when we say Holy Moley,
Holy cow, Judas Priest (but WAIT!)
For Pete’s Sake! How did Judas ever rate?

Great Scott, there’s even Jumpin’ Jehosophat!
How the HECK did they ever come up with that?
By Jove, I’m nearly finished. Now pretty please. . . .
Instead of using Christ’s name, just say Jeeeeez!


Written July 26, 2015

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Julia Ward October 14, 2015 at 12:13 AM Entertaining!

Jack Horne August 19, 2015 at 3:16 PM lol, have heard most of these

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 1, 2015 at 1:31 AM Awesome write n win Andrea! Big congrats!

Skat A July 31, 2015 at 1:37 PM AWESOME WIN

Eve Roper July 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM Andrea, congratulations for your win a 7 Hugs Eve

Jan Allison July 31, 2015 at 4:06 AM dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 11:45 PM I really enjoyed your poem, Andrea! You had both wisdom and a lot of good colloquialisms in your poem. Congrats on your win :)

Scott Thirtyseven July 30, 2015 at 6:13 AM A good laugh from start to finish. My Twitter life continues, but is not making any real inroads at present. I'm just not feeling the love. This could be due to the night duties that I have just finished, but I think it is more so due to a lack of inspiration at present. A bit of a flat spot, which comes with winter and being indoors too much. Anyway that's what I reckon. Thanks for asking. I trust all is well at yours. Oh I better post another poem so you can reply.

Jennifer Walker July 29, 2015 at 8:39 AM Very humorous sis. I had hoped that I didn't swear but by this poem I do and a lot of it to. I will have to start using food words to use instead. Like oh, peanut butter. Love how you can take information and place it in a poem to amuse people.

Wilma Neels July 29, 2015 at 5:51 AM hehe, this is awesome Andrea, I love how you ended it. I always enjoy your wit :)

Robert Johnson July 28, 2015 at 6:19 PM For crying out loud. This is as clever as it get's. Nothing quite so disconcerting as hearing young kids so blatenly use the Lord's name in vain.

Afolabi Muideen July 28, 2015 at 4:01 PM You penned this great Andrea, lol!!!!!!! this read like a winner to me..........A.M.

James Fraser July 28, 2015 at 3:49 PM Loved these euphemisms written so quirky and sure to do well in the contest, James :) :)

Daver Austin July 28, 2015 at 3:07 PM My dad used to say Hecate. I later found out that Hecate was some kind of goddess of the underworld. Dictionary says "Goddess of darkness" This is the worst word I ever heard my dad say. How times have changed, eh? Good one, dear Andrea. Makes one think. Love, daver

Tim Smith July 28, 2015 at 1:20 PM Good golly ...this is great Andrea....reminds me of being brought up...no using the Lord's name in vain...but we sure had many other euphemisms.

Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM Very entertaining, Andrea! Also interesting, as now I have increased my vocabulary! This applies to Maltese, too, but I will not burden you with our hard language! // paul

Arthur Vaso July 28, 2015 at 7:29 AM LOL This is amazing, best Godfrey Daniel poem I read all day! Thanks for making me start my my with a big smile! ok, you not gonna believe this, my Captcha code is 5JC Robert Johnson July 28, 2015 at 6:14 PM I believe they call that a God wink. :)

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2015 at 12:42 AM This poem is so clever and cute Andrea. I can tell you did your homework on this one and it is sure to be a top winner! Loved it! 7

Viv Wigley July 27, 2015 at 11:14 PM Well, gag my mouth with a spoon! Cover me with flour and eggs then bake me for twenty minutes! Gordon Bennett! (a corruption of 'Gor Blimey', which is from 'God blind me'). A most educational piece, Andrea, a fine write. Thanks for illuminating me. Viv x

Eileen Manassian July 27, 2015 at 10:55 PM You always amaze...in everything you do. Here is the proof. Thanks for this fun and educational write, dear. Hugs

Robert Lindley July 27, 2015 at 10:46 PM You put your thinking cap on for this one and what a gem you created. Adding this to fav list. A7 pm on the way my friend!

Lindsay Laurie July 27, 2015 at 6:29 PM Hello Andrea... what a clever poem Andrea. You cursed and quoted all the way through and instead of snarling, I'm chuckling - your finale says it all - Lindsay

Frederic Parker July 27, 2015 at 6:21 PM you pretty much got them all, holy cow

Robert Heemstra July 27, 2015 at 6:09 PM Entertaining and educational thank you.

Jan Allison July 27, 2015 at 5:39 PM oh what a clever write Andrea - especially agree with the final line - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx 7