The Swimming Pools of California
(California light comes waltzing in across the swimming pool)
A YOUNG MAN.
I'd like a little something to brighten up my drink
A YOUNG WOMAN.
Maybe an ice cube would you like an ice cube?
A YOUNG MAN.
That sounds great
A YOUNG WOMAN.
And maybe a twist of lemon?
A YOUNG MAN.
Yes a twist of lemon and a splash more vodka
A YOUNG WOMAN.
A splash more vodka
A YOUNG MAN.
You better make it a couple splashes
A YOUNG WOMAN.
A couple three or four splashes and ice and a twist of lemon
A YOUNG MAN.
A lemon from our very own lemon tree
A YOUNG WOMAN.
We grow our lemons for just this very thing
Visit the Beautiful State Parks of Idaho
BEAR.
In the old days we couldn't give away the blackberries
RANGER.
Well, now there's more to consider, recreational tax cuts et cetera
BEAR.
My spirit animal is going to eat your spirit animal
RANGER.
I want you to!
(The Bear's spirit animal eats the Ranger's spirit animal)
BEAR.
You were a good ranger
Walking carefully
Between the trees
Putting out
Fires
The Past in Massachusetts
(A long table, pumpkins)
PILGRIM.
Sometimes I think I could eat nothing but corn for the rest of my life
INDIAN.
Thanks for the blankets
WITCHES.
We can float! We can float! We can float!
VILLAGE PRIEST.
If you like that
You should see our wooden
Stakes our
Lapping flames
FOUNDING FATHER.
Things seem older
Overseas
Like churches and bridges
They'll always be older!
Matthew & Michael Dickman
About the poet
50 American Plays
Copper Canyon Press






