SHE CAME IN

Before it was light

childWhy is it still dark?

manBecause we are early.

childEarly for what?

manFor Oriana.

She is always there

childHas she ever not come in?

manOnce.

childWhen?

manIt has not happened yet.

childWill it?

manNot while there is bread.

childWhat is this song?

manHers. Do not touch it.

manIt is holding the whole shop up.

The card

childThat it is her birthday.

manShe knows. She came in anyway.

childIs that good?

manIt is the best thing in the whole town.

Walking home

childWill she be there tomorrow?

manBefore the sun is.

childGood.