Mr. Gatsby

I think it is sad the way our culture views money nowadays, and the reality is that if you put your faith in something other than God... you'll just end up empty

Mr Gatsby were you really happy?

Did that money really make you content

Oh Mr. Gatsby let me just give you my two cents

 

It all started in 2005

And I had just bought my tenth Ferrari to drive

As well as my mansion of the beach

And I had just given my workers a thousand dollars each

 

But something still was missing

Mr. Gatsby I had the money, the power and the position

It came to me as a shock Mr. Gatsby

I had worked my whole life

My whole life just to attain wealth

Like it would only be betterment for myself

But Mr. Gatsby my soul hurts more than ever

I mean it really hurts

And it is aching that I have all these possessions and my heart it’s still breaking

 

Mr. Gatsby I am done

I am actually done

I thought that last Maserati was the one

The one that would fulfill my existence

The one that would change my life in an instant

 

But you know what Mr. Gatsby

I figured out it didn’t

I sat there with 10 million dollars in net worth

Yet I’m still feeling as worthless as the dirt

 

Mr. Gatsby why are you not listening!

I’m so sick and tired

My faith has been tested

I thought something like money could never be contested

Oh where should I turn?

I have no direction

I have no idea what can lead me from this wrong succession

 

Hey man I have noticed your struggle

I’ve got a book for you

A love letter actually

And factually it’s of the best quality

And quite commonly

I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to read any sincerity

 

You see man I know of a guy who’s experienced your same struggle

He was offered the kingdoms of the world

And turned it down

He knew it wouldn’t satisfy

He was tempted in every way and no he didn’t turn to His money supply

Cause He knew that supply would never fulfill

He knew that if He gave in He would never fulfill

His mission

 

So man I beg

No I pray

That you would realize that your money doesn’t become your mission

And that your joy becomes a decision

A decision as to whether or not you are going to follow a king

And not a king that promises to anoint with gold coins and bling

But a king who won’t concern with how much worth is in your diamond ring

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Old wise saying. In death. You will take nothing with you. Better to know love and great friendship. Good people leave people with memories of love and kindness. I like the reason for the poem. Greed can lead you to a bad and lonely place. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote