Ozark

The Ozark Mountains stretch across
Five states in the U.S. – 
Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Arkansas and yes,

Some parts of Illinois are, too,
Considered in the mix.
To city folk, the Ozarks
Can be rightly called “the sticks.”

I’m watching Netflix’s “Ozark” – 
It’s a real terrific show
And today I watched the credits,
Thinking, well, what do you know?

The show’s filmed in Atlanta,
As in Georgia, a surprise.
Perhaps the Ozarks had some snags
They couldn’t televise.

I know that film’s locations
Take a lot of liberties
But when calling something “Ozark,”
Show us Ozark, if you please!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 10:24 AM
I wondered why the studios now show credits so small and quickly no one can read them! Well done, Ilene! Aloha!
Alex Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 8:45 AM
Beautiful poem. Realistic one.
Andresen Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 6:41 AM
- Great poem, Ilene :) - I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hankins Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 7:18 PM
Hmmm...I loved that show, but I thought it was filmed in the Ozarks. Now, I'm sort of put out with the producers for not insisting on filming it in the OZARKS! Thanks for calling this to my attention, Ilene. Loved your poem.
La France Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 5:11 PM
Ilene, love this poem, so true also ~ love and serenity _Constance
Allison Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 5:05 PM
oh how ironic , love it Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Rone Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 4:12 PM
You can fool some of the people some of the time and...well you know how it goes. Rave on Ilene!! - Ken
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