Rhett's Farewell

You could never get Ashley Wilkes out of your head. He is all yours now that Cousin Melanie is dead. Scarlett, I thought you and I could have a good life. Your deceit and dishonesty cuts any man like a knife. You never loved. You just used men when you could. You are as insensitive as a cigar store Indian made of wood. I thought we had a chance while Bonnie Blue was around. Now that she is gone, no love between us can be found. Well, it is back to Charleston, and I am on my way. I do not believe you love me and want me to stay. “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn” is all I can say. Based on the novel "Gone With The Wind" by the late Margaret Mitchell
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Ober Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 4:56 PM
I loved reading this poem. Gone With The Wind is one of my favourite stories. Well done! Also, thank you for your kind comments on my poems :)
Eastman Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM
A good write. Very enjoyable.
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January 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Great interpertation..I saw that movie again here lately..I can't remember if I saw the whole movie or not..The book expresses the leaving slightly different..Dont' remember what it said exactly for sure..Charolette's reaction was I know what I will do go home to Tara..Remembering her father's upbringing and love of the land but home would not be the same for her for the people she loved and loved her were gone..If for a contest, reads like a winning work..Great one..Thanks for stopping by..SK
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January 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Thanks for the kind review of my work about sleeping in bamboo..Sara
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January 21, 2012 at 7:22 AM
This was a pleasant poem Robert,very well done.And I love "Gone With The Wind"to my friend. oxox love Anne-Lise
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January 21, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Ah but tomorrow is always another day. Great job here Robert. Really enjoyed this one. God Bless, JB
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