ACT I Scene I: An open Place. Thunder and Lightning. Enter three witches. 1 Witch. When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? 2 Witch. When next the Corona Experts speak We’ll pretend to be reporters and sit at their feet. 3 Witch. That will be today the set of sun They will tell of when this virus its course has run. ACT I Scene III - Pennsylvania Avenue Trump. So foul and fair a day, I have not seen. I’m sick of this daily useless scene Pence. What are these, So withered, and so wild in their attire, Trump.They must be from NBC or CNN. of them I am so wearily tired. Pence. Each at once her chappy finger rising trying to trick you-not so surprising. Trump. Speak, but only one of you can. 1 Witch. All Hail, Trump! hail to thee, Impeached I believe but pretending you know how to stop this virus 2 Witch. Yet you never, no never will ever inspire us! 3 Witch. So tell us more lies you’ve prepared for today or skip it, for we already know what you’re going to say. Pence. My noble partner you greet with vicious grace You should each get up and exit this place. Witch 1. Hail! We will exit when we decide, enjoying watching you trying to save your hide. Witch 2. Hail! Lesser than Biden you soon will be. Witch 3. We’ll boil extra toads and dance with Glee! Trump. Get out damned spots my wife soon will say! Witch 3. Hey! We were just leaving anyway! Copyright 2020 Alice Mergler
Bio:
Alice Mergler moved to Prince William County with her husband and five sons in 1975 and taught English and language Arts for 24 years here. She helped to judge the first Prince William County Poet Laureate Challenge, after which she, along with those who applied and did not win, formed The Prince William Poet Laureate Circle which has been active since 2014. John Dutton’s project submission for that contest was “Spilled Ink.” He has been our Circle Champion!
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