“Heavens to Betsy”, has prompted this question
What about Betsy caused this expression?
How did she rate this “promised-land” present?
This gift from the Gods so particularly pleasant
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Dear Stanley, You are a rare poet with a lot of imaginative flutter.Systematic endeavours may soon make you a great man of verse soon DINESAN NAIR M.D
For every Heavenly Betty there is a Typhoid Mary. Thanks for sharing some amusing musings... Don
I suppose it was on the cards, Stanley. Another expression we used to use, was 'Heavens to Murgatroyd' but there is no answer to this one, I'm pretty sure. I think it was better to say this, than to swear! ! ! ! ! I worked with a Seven Day Adventist, so swearing was out, in our office. Sayings are great things though. Great poem too. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
Hahaha, I really like this one. You are very imaginative. i like your work.