The Great Fitzgerald

I'm not sure if F. Scott actually did something like this, it's just a rumour but I still got a free book

I'm at the bookstore by the river that I always go to

The drunk salesman who only talks to me if I buy expensive books smiled at me this time

He's a handsome guy with his green eyes

He reached for the computer and opened Edith Piaf as usual

And I headed towards the shelves

I saw The Great Gatsby and sighed and mumbled " agh men!"

He came to me with his green eyes lost in the smell of wine

"What have we done again?"

I said "F.Scott stole Zelda's words"

He just looked at me with a grin

I continued telling him

"Scott wrote this book by stealing quotes from Zelda's diary

And he didn't want Zelda to mention him in Save Me The Waltz."

Without answering, he took the book from my hand and went to where the pencils were

He took a black pencil and scribbled the cover of the book

And wrote a name on it in terrible handwriting

"Zelda Fitzgerald"

He handed me the book and smiled and said

"If Scott got anywhere by stealing Zelda's words

you should give The Great Fitzgerald a chance"

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I would like to have a drunk book salesman. Could be a good conversation. I would like to work in a bookstore. Discuss books all day. I liked the tale dear Beren. A perfect ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing and entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Beren]

Thank you so much sir! That place is really feel like home to me, so cozy by the river.
Glad you liked it, I appreciate it!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I read The Great Gatsby in high school. I have Tender is the Night on my bookshelf but I've never read it. I tried once but became so annoyed with the endless descriptions, I was like, hell, man, get on with the story because nobody cares how many buttons and ruffles she wears. (laughing) Never got further. One of my favorites on my bookshelf is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier'; "Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley..." So many wonderful books, so little time. I enjoyed the read.

[Beren]

ars longa vita brevis...
Thank you so much for this good book recommendation, and your thoughts! Sometimes writers can give too much detail to create visuality...
Thank you for your time sir. I appreciate it.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I love this please tell me this is true or untrue re Zelda. I’ve read and seen the great Gatsby loved it Your writing is captivating love it

[Beren]

Who knows?
Thank you so much for reading! I am glad that you like this one!

[Owen]

I love your writing style. The flow and pacing are smooth but direct, with seamlessly integrated dialogue. It is cool how you constructed such a vivid scene so quickly! Also, the topic is fun and engaging, nice job!

[Beren]

Aww omg! Hello! Thank you so much! I loved your work and I'm so happy that you liked this one. An honor for me!

[redd Brick Keshner]

Wow! A free book 📕 now that’s a rare surprise! Glad to see this alleged rumour in an enjoyable poetic form🙏🏻🕊️

[Beren]

Haha yes! Thank you so much🌸

[redd Brick Keshner]

Most welcome Beren🙏🏻🕊️

[Patricia]

very clever, wonderful imagery and could almost smell the books and what a terrific musing

[Beren]

Oh thank you so much for your visit! I appreciate it! This made me so happy!!!

[Amanda Reynolds]

Thank you for your poem and paying homage to this brilliant woman!

[Beren]

Aww thank you so much for your visit!

[red93]

F Scott was not the only one to use his partner's words extensively B. So did DH Lawrence, and Frieda's biography of DH is Fabulous. I loved this Poem of yours, it is like a piece of Literary History in itself. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Beren]

Yes, there are so many hidden perfect writers. Thank you so much sir! I appreciate it!

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Everett Dulin]

Wonderful writing, I don't have too much to say on it. Funny story though, my teacher made sure to ingrain that fact into us when we were reading "The Great Gatsby." Once again amazing writing, this is easily my favorite of yours. It's technically impressive, and incredibly cohesive. A natural born storyteller you are.

[Beren]

Awww thank you my friend! I'm so happy to hear all of these. I love your teacher already. Thank you thank you thank you 🌸

[Desert Knave]

I like this, and, I miss having a friendly bookstore near me, the last one disappeared over a decade ago. Thank goodness for e-Bay. ~Jim

[Beren]

Thank God I lived in a small place… There are so many bookstores waiting for you sir! Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment!

[Soren]

We all steal words for our poems and conversations, things we have heard remembered and more likely not. Words that made an impression on us and we filed away in the dark recesses of our mind to retrieve later maybe in distorted form. Fossils retrieved marks of the past. I often think that the poems I write are nothing more than plagiarized bits and pieces of others thoughts and would I have had them if I hadn't heard or read them. A great story and metaphor.

[Beren]

Yes we do. But this story is probably a little different than getting inspiration. Your poems are original and great sir! Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment, I feel greatful!