I open my eyes,
everyday, just to feel
the same old light upon my face.
I look out through the window,
everyday, just to see
the same old things again.
I walk out of the door,
everyday, just to tread
on trodden path once again.
But then I remember,
everyday, that you are there
to give something new to me.
A bare stage. GUY 1 is standing CENTRE stage.
GUY 2 [entering]. Hey.
GUY 1. Hey.
GUY 2. What's going on?
GUY 1. I'm watching that burning house over there.
GUY 2. What burning house?
GUY 1. It's offstage.
GUY 2. Oh.
GUY 1. But it's there.
GUY 2. What for?
GUY 1. It's a plot device.
GUY 2. A what?
GUY 1. A plot device. Something introduced to the narrative in order to advance it. In this case, a burning house.
GUY 2. Oh. How's that working out?
GUY 1. Well, you showed up.
GUY 2. Is it a symbol or something?
GUY 1. Probably.
GUY 2. I don't get it.
GUY 1. Yeah, neither do I.
GUY 2. I don't think I like