GATSBY*
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Gatsby’s my name, character of Fitzgerald fame.
Nick saw through the façade and my game.
I partied and danced through the night,
Chasing dreams that weren’t quite right.
Then there was Daisy, jazz’s grande dame.
I lived in a mansion that sparkled at night,
I threw bashes hoping to be Daisy’s shining knight.
But the glitz and the glam,
Were a mere flashy sham,
Alas, George kills me, a vengeful, murderous sight.
*The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, follows the story of Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island in the summer of 1922 and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and Gatsby's former lover, Daisy Buchanan. (Wikipedia Encyclopedia)
Are you concerned about me?
Yes I'm talking to you Daisy.
What should be done with him?
Our situation with Tom is very dim.
I don't think thats true.
You only loved me.
Now stop with this vile spew!
Come get in my golden car and let us flee.
I think you have some very definite ideas about what should be done with Tom!
And yes, next time I will remain calm.
Oh look out!
You hit her- quickly take that route!
So you think Myrtle's health might be at stake?
Well you shouldn't have run her over for God's sake!
Now you say you are shaking from this incident with the car.
Of course you are!
So now you say you want to be left alone...
Have you ever had a single moment's thought about my responsibilities?
Daisy I have pledged myself to your own!
I promised to fight off every man, to overcome all hostilities!
Daisy has it ever occurred to you that I have agreed to look after you?
That I have signed a letter of agreement, a contract!
For your sake my whole life is driven, myself made anew.
But I will wait for tomorrow- then, our union shall be made exact.
you are the green light
to my Gatsby inspired dreams.
You light up my world.
Gatsby crazy!
All about lies and shooting people
I don’t get it at all
Just need to know enough to get through class
Did you know he kept a list, though?
A list of things he wanted to do
That is the only part I like
He kept a list
I have a list
Things I wanna do
But I am not gonna mess it up
Not like that crazy Gatsby
And I am sure not gonna mess it up
For love!
a gatsby roll sliced open
then add some salad
lettuce and tomatoes
steak or polony
add sauce of your choice
cut in two
eat!!
Contest Name : Fast Food Epulaeryu
Date : 28/04/2011
*A gatsby is one
of the favourite fast foods
especially in Cape Town
amongst the coloured community*
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