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Slice of Life on the Sad, Sad Side


LIFE: Hey! Come on out. I’ve people for you to meet.

HUMAN: Thanks. No.

LIFE: But, why?  You need the fun and fun needs you.

HUMAN: Cuz I’m with someone today. Maybe tomorrow.

LIFE: Who are you with?

HUMAN: Never mind who. Maybe tomorrow.

LIFE: I know who.

HUMAN: Yeah, well.  Swell.  Still…I’m not coming out today.I’m closing the door for now. Nothing personal.

LIFE: I await you.

HUMAN: It’s just so new.  

LIFE: Your sorrow? I sense Sorrow.

HUMAN: That he’s gone.

LIFE; I hate to see you alone. Come back. Open the door.

HUMAN: I’m not alone.

LIFE: You’re not alone?  Who’s there, at your side?

HUMAN: You said it. Sorrow.  Sorrow is at my side. 

LIFE: When do you think you’ll come back?

HUMAN: I don’t know. 

LIFE, sighing: There’s so much waiting for you here.

HUMAN: I’m not ready yet.  I’m very, very sad.

LIFE: If you’d just come back, I’d be so glad.

I’m your friend.

HUM AN: I love you but have another friend for now.It’s all I can handle.

LIFE: Who’s this other friend?  Sorrow? Is Sorrow your other friend?

HUMAN Yes.

LIFE: When will you let it go, this Sorrow?

HUMAN: When it lets me go.

LIFE: Oh.

HUMAN: Yeah.


By Fran Pearce

From: United States

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