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12.26.06

Detritus everywhere.
Wrapping paper.
Empty boxes with flashy colors.
Plastic.
Batteries.
Garland hanging from the walls.
Christmas lights with missing bulbs.
KID sitting in a corner, head in knees, crying alone.

ADULT
What’s the matter?
Hey what’s the matter?
Why are you crying?
Hey, why are you so upset?

Look around.
Look around you, you should be happy.
Look at all this great stuff.

You got nice things.
You got some nice new toys.
You’ve got all this stuff.
You’ve got no reason to be so upset.

Can you hear?
Can you hear what I’m saying?
Do you understand?

What’s the matter?
Hey, what’s wrong?
Tell me why you’re crying-

KID
I DIDN’T GET WHAT I WANT!