Daughter, I learned that I've
Overused the phrase for years.
It annoys her.
And during our conversation I
Discovered it was true.
Several times I repeated, "Oh my
Word!"
Who knew?
Now that I'm aware, I'll try to
Restrain myself,
Retrain myself.
Perhaps I can substitute my
Friend's repetitious expression,
"Oh mercy!"
Anything will do except,
"Oh my word!"