who
was very conscious
of swearing around the children,
instead she'd
say jimminy cricket, or sweet mother
of god,
or kiss my grits.
something to that effect.
most learned from watching
hours and hours of 1970 reruns
on tv.
cheese and crackers she'd yell out
when the dog
ran into the street. or criminy
when it would start to rain.
what the heck she'd say
when her husband jim would come
home smelling of booze
and floozies with his clothes
on backwards and lipstick
on his collar.
just once i would have loved to hear
her say a real cuss word.
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