Gavin got the call. It was time. The old man had lived a life consumed by the stage. This was to be his final exit. The boy eschewed the greasepaint for the ballpark. Was it simply a matter of taste, or conscious rebellion? The age-old question.
“How you doing, pop?”
“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”
Gavin got the call. It was time. The old man had lived a life consumed by the stage. This was to be his final exit. The boy eschewed the greasepaint for the ballpark. Was it simply a matter of taste, or conscious rebellion? The age-old question.
“How you doing, pop?”
“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”
Thanks so much, Scott! Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is my daughter's absolute favorite play. I appreciate how you captured the word's double meaning by using Mercutio’s words and the lovely bond between father and son in just a few words. It’s wonderful!
Closing Night
Gavin got the call. It was time. The old man had lived a life consumed by the stage. This was to be his final exit. The boy eschewed the greasepaint for the ballpark. Was it simply a matter of taste, or conscious rebellion? The age-old question.
“How you doing, pop?”
“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”
Gavin surprised him.
“Mercutio.”
His father grinned through the pain.
“You were listening all along.”
These would be his final lines.
They sat quietly together until the end came.
This time Gavin surprised himself.
“Good night, sweet prince.”
Thanks so much, Scott! Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is my daughter's absolute favorite play. I appreciate how you captured the word's double meaning by using Mercutio’s words and the lovely bond between father and son in just a few words. It’s wonderful!
Thank you. I was watching a cop show where his kid was Mercutio and practicing that line and I couldn’t resist. 😊