Tuesday, February 26, 2008

"A Time My World Changed"

Mama



Words were spoken that didn't make sense.
That ear splitting voice that suffocated my ears still plays in my head time and time again.

I was like her punching bag, her words cutting me like broken glass.


As she stood there staring at me with those piercing eyes, I saw her morphing into that creature of my nightmares.


My stomach somersaulted as i felt the soft sweet sting of my salty tear sliding down my face.


She was her pride and joy, leaving me to be the one left behind.
I was invisible in her eyes, just like that smile to my face.

But as you live life you learn many things...


Time always heals.

Truth

Rule: Be nice to your elders!

Reason: They are wiser.

Truth: Be nice to your elders or box-elder-bugs will come and kick your arse!

Box-Elder-Bugs crave old people and feast on their brains, when this happens, elders develop a kung-fu ability to kick your bootay! When you diss or mistreat any elder, something in their brain is disgruntled and thus disturbs the box-elder-bugs who tickle their brain. In return the elders are given the sudden ability to drop their canes or walkers and leep out of their wheel chairs and kung-fu your arse.

June, 1969, Jimmie Blonker was walking down the streetand he needed to take a leak.He ended in Ms. Grander's lawn, He unzipped his pants and carried on.While he was peeing,Ms. Granger was peeking.She said,"Get off my lawn you stupid kid,or I'll come out there and bust your lid!""Okay, Granny, bring it on!"The box-elder-bugs were a ticklingand granny started kicking,Then she kung-fued him is his dong.He saw stars for days and life became a haze.He only sang soprano in choir,and an acting job he coulnd't be hired.All because he wasn't nice to his eldires.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

10 Minute Play

KELSEY and DAVID are sitting in the living; there is all matching furniture with huge red curtains on the windows. KELSEY is crying over her boyfriend and DAVID is trying to comfort her. It is late on a Sunday night.

KELSEY
I cant believe this could happen, how couldn't I see it coming?

DAVID
It's not your fault Kels, it's his loss, you're an amazing girl

KELSEY
Well if I'm so amazing why the hell does he leave me for her?

DAVID
He was a loser anyway, you deserve-

KELSEY
Yeah blah blah I deserve better, that's what you all say... But what if there isnt a better Dave?... I love him

DAVID
I know its hard Kels, but your gonna make it through this. You just gotta keep your head-

[DAVID'S phone rings]

[On phone] Hey mom... yeah I know I was... I'll be home soon I promise... now?... but Kelsey is having a hard time, her and -... can't I just-... ugh whatever!

[DAVID hangs up the phone violently]

[Angry] My mom is freaking out

KELSEY
[Grabs a Kleenex and wipes away her tears]
Why what happened?

DAVID
I was supposed to be home 20 minutes ago cuz I have to go in early tomorrow for spanish

KELSEY
[Quietly] Oh, I'm sorry Dave, I'm fine really. You can go.

DAVID
Are you sure?.. I can stay if you-

KELSEY
I'm fine really... I'll see you tomorrow

DAVID
Okay I'll see you later... and Kels... stay stong okay? I'm always gonna be here for you, unlike that loser. Call me later if you need to

[DAVID leaves KELSEY'S and KELSEY walks to her room and grabs her diary; she lies down on her bed and starts to write as a voiceover reads what she is writing.]

VOICEOVER
Dear Diary,
Today was horrible; I can't believe that he could so something like this. I thought everything between me and Kyle was going fine... well kinda. I mean I know we've been fighting over pointless things lately but still it's our 1 year in... well it was supposed to be our 1 year in a week. And I was so excited. That was until tonight... we broke up. He finally came out and told everyone that he has feelings for Kara; Kara my best friend in this world. How could he do that? And the sad thing is he told everyone but me. He lied to me and denied the whole thing every time I questioned him about it...what a scumbag. Kara was the one who told me, told me I needed to know the truth... I think anything would have hurt less though...
When she told me I flipped. I got mad at her and said things I didn't mean. I was talking outta my a**. Now she's mad, I don't really blame her... but this is when I need her the most. What do I do?

[KELSEY slams the book closed and gets into bed. The lights dim as she drifts off into sleep still crying slightly. She wakes up the next morning and checks her messages on her phone.]

MESSAGE MACHINE
You have two new messages. New message February 3, 2008 at 10:47 p.m.

TANNER
Hey Kels it's me Tanner... I heard what happened, your probably sleeping but if your not call me back so I can make sure your okay. Otherwise I'll just see you tomorrow.

MESSAGE MACHINE
New message February 3, 2008 at 11:04 p.m.

JOHN
Hey girl, just seeing how your holdin' up. Maybe we can get together later tomorrow to talk about everything... David told me you were having a tough night. I'll see you tomorrow. Night!

[KELSEY walks into the kitchen where her parents are. Her dad is reading the news paper and drinking coffee as her mom is finishing up making breakfast.]

MOM
Hey honey, how was your night? David was here pretty late...

KELSEY
I don't really wanna talk about it... [log pause] me and Kyle broke up

MOM
Well I'm here to talk if you need to... do you want some breakfast?

KELSEY
No I'm not hungry, thanks though

[KELSEY gets her things together and goes to school. The scene switches to KELSEY'S locker at school where she is greeted by JOHN, TANNER, JAKE, KYLE and KARA. KARA and KYLE are off to the side flirting while KELSEY is in a sad mood putting her books into her locker.]

TANNER
Hey Kels, how are you feeling?

KELSEY
I don't really want to talk about it...




I dont know how I'm going to end it all yet... any suggestions?