Features Artist-in-Residence Published 9 April 2012

Buried Shadow

The first of a series of hundred-word micro-plays by Kicking K, premiering on Exeunt.

Kicking K

A row of modern graves with inset photos.
 
SIMON before fifth. CAMERAGIRL following every move.
 

SIMON: I read somewhere that the earth retains heat.
       
(To CAMERA) If anyone knows, can they call in?
   
(To GRAVE) It’s a nice thought.
   
He was a good kid.
   
Remember that birthday party?
 CAMERAGIRL: Fifth box set.
 SIMON: Yes!
 CAMERGIRL: Third best-selling.
 SIMON: What’s first?
 CAMERAGIRL: Seven. Early second marriage.
 SIMON: Before the madness.
 CAMERAGIRL: Before my time.
   
 SIMON: Good years.
   
Sometimes I think – what makes me so special.
   
Is there a secret ingredient?
   
Next time.
   
Exit SIMON, CAMERAGIRL.

Enter RUTH, followed by CAMERAMAN. To second grave.

RUTH:                                 All right Nan? I miss you.

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