Father Christmas is old,
He was feeling tired and cold,
His wife said, "It's time to retire."
As they both sipped wine around their cosy fire.
Please, I just ask you to keep your position.
In just a few more minutes, we will have intermission.
After Scarlett pulls the carrot from the ground,
“I’ll never be hungry again” will be her voiced sound.
After the pull-away shot, there will be a five minute break.
Please don’t leave me now, for goodness sake.
This is a movie all film critics consider fine.
It won ten Academy Awards back in 1939.
Based on a book written by a lady from Atlanta,
it filled movie houses all across America.
I know four hours to sit is a long time.
However, it will be worth it for this movie so sublime.
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