Holy Toledo!

Surprise! — exclamation!

Just how did it all begin?

Was it a sarcastic remark —

about the city of Toledo, Ohio

–first used in the early 1900s?

Or perhaps, a realistic remark

about the Holy Kingdom of Toledo —

medieval citadel in central Spain

–great center of Christian culture.

Ah, astonishment, consternation –

subject of ongoing speculation —

usually considered non-offensive.

Then, this newest announcement:

Holy Toledo! Wrangler-Based Pickup

Is Happening! Production plant will

remain in Toledo, Ohio: Confirmed!

Or this: recent Band of the Day Pick

named Holy Toledo! — high energy,

raw mix of form and release! Or this:

giant ball rolls down Toledo’s streets,

spurs local parents to break age-old

commandments. Or this: the new 2015 model

surfboard Holy Toledo! — designed to enhance

and generate speed. Or this: Holy Toledo now

streaming live from desktop or mobile device.

And this: Holy Toledo Antics display vital wall

art calendar, win first place living life day to day.

And, finally, this (heard sotto voce in hallways

public and private): We confess! We cannot say

exactly what Holy Toledo is, was, or may yet be.

. . . . .

Poet: Susan Powers Bourne

Source: Google search for Holy Toledo!

Process: Pick and mix first lines of results