Mini-Play: The Right WordsA Stage Play by Dylan Macadham3-Act Play in 12 LinesJill: “What do you think of Black Lives Matter?” Jack: “I’m for it, pal.” Jill: “Why
is it, do you think, that we’ve never discussed race?” Jack: “I
guess, because you’re black and I’m white.” . . . Jill: “Shouldn’t
that be all the more reason to do it?” Jack: “Yes,
but I’m always a little nervous with … people of color, that I might not always
use the ... right words, and you’re the last person I’d ever want to unintentionally
offend.” Jill
furrows her brow. “The … right
words? What does that mean, Jack?” “Ya see,” Jack says. “Your frown
tells me I’ve already put my foot in
it.” . . . Jill laughs.
“I often frown when I’m focusing. You’re
doing fine.” Jack: “ … I am? Jill: “You had me at 'I’m for it, pal,' pal.” . . . © 2021 Dylan Macadham |
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Added on June 25, 2021 Last Updated on June 26, 2021 AuthorDylan MacadhamSeattle, WAAboutI'm a Dad, a Day Trader, an Unpublished Novelist, a Dabbler in Short Verse & Fiction; 12 lines Mac's is my addiction :) more..Writing
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