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Somewhere in America
by Lori L Moore → (All Poetry by Lori L Moore)
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This is my variation of a dramatic monologue. Hopefully you can pick up some character traits of the speaker that she doesn’t see in herself along with a bit of social commentary. If you’re a Christian, this is not intended to belittle you or your faith. It is simply a characterization. If a word is misspelled, it is done so for affect. Also, if you can read it with a slight southern accent it might be easier to find the speakers voice.

“… Damn it Jr. I told you to fix that screen door, these flies is gonna carry me away.

And bring me another beer when you come back in here.

Turn on the swamp cooler… and hurry up,

the Springer rerun is coming on –

it’s the one with cousin Eb and that white trash stepdaughter of his.

I still laugh my ass off ever time I think ‘bout her get’n knocked up by

that 11 year old boy from turdistan. You’d think he’d hurd of a condumb.

Jr., are you listen’ to me?

You’re 14. You’d better be use’n condems with that Spivy girl.

I don’t want no grandbaby for my 30th birthday…”

 

“Ah shit, is that the preacher come’n up the drive.

He would have to visit during Jerry. You’d think Sunday was enough.

Get my bible and lock up the dogs, I don’t want the preacher get’n bit again.

I kinda like this one, he’s cute and I think he likes me.

Jr. Jr. are you listen, to me.

You’re just as bad as your father, god rest his sorry ass soul.”

 

“Ah shit, Jr. don’t worry bout lock’n up them dogs it taint the preacher.

It’s those ghova witnesses again.

I don’t know why they keep come’n round here.

Can’t they read the “I love Jesus” sign hang’n ‘bove the front door.

The last thing we need is some mixed up

religious hypocrites beat’n on that broken screen.”

 

“Jr. Where’s my beer?

Don’t make get up outa this chair.

And bring me the Oreos and

that bag of chips from under the sink.”

 

“Jr. are you listen’ to me?”

“Jr.!”

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Somewhere in America"
Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)
Reviewed on September 11, 2009
I think I know these people! LOL

Reviewed by Mark Sebring
Reviewed on August 28, 2009
Ma never was too big on flowery words and such, but we all loved her just the same.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on August 6, 2009
Good capture

Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)
Reviewed on August 4, 2009
Quite comical indeed, keep on writing, Holly

Reviewed on August 4, 2009
Lori you portray your characters so well, this could be the start of a lyrical novel, well done
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed on August 3, 2009
Fantastic voice in this one. Love it!

Reviewed on July 31, 2009
fun and funny, makes the eyes runny, hugs

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 29, 2009
THIS IS A TERRIFIC WRITE THAT HAS DEVELOPED YOUR CHARACTERS WELL IN THIS SHORT, BUT VIVIDLY CLEAR DRAMATIZATION, EVEN JR., WHO DOESN'T SPEAK...JUST TAKES IT ALL...IN SILENCE. I LOVED IT...THE WOMAN SOMEWHAT REMINDS ME OF MYSELF...BEFORE I REALLY SURRENDERED MY LIFE TO CHRIST...I WAS A MESS...A CHURCH MEMBER, BUT A MESS. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on July 28, 2009
Sad This Is 2009 Modern Day Red Necking,i.e. Kool Don't Apologize For Anything...

What You Write Is Intellectual As Those Who Want To Read Into Between Lines That's There Problem...

Keep Em Comen...

TRASK

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 28, 2009
Lori I was in desperate need of a chuckle this morning. You provide that and a whole lot more. Pass this on to a producer it would be hilarious TV show. Patrick

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
This poem puts a smile on my face,I enjoy it.take care and thanks for the laughs

EDWIN

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
Lori, you really got me laughing out loud with this gem! I can see and hear her as if whe were in a chair next to me! Fantastic Characterization! YOu're good at this!;-)

Eileen

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
I will never name my son "Jr" now.

Reviewed by Bennett Kremen
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
I laughed a lot at this. Thanks

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
Can’t they read the “I love Jesus” sign hang’n ‘bove the front door.
The last thing we need is some mixed up
religious hypocrites beat’n on that broken screen.”

Now this is good!!


Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
Oh my..this is good sweet lady..enjoyed very much..thank you for the smile this morning...stay safe and well..Hugss

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
This reads like screenplay, Lori. Sadly, the term Bible-Belt (or, perhaps, more appropriately, Bible-'n-Belt) is probably not without accurate foundation. And the hypocrisy of emotional and physical abuse is smeared through all the religious sectors, worldwide. This is a searing capture, well-sustained and expertly weighted, not tipping over into caricature. Sadly real. Very well done. xx

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on July 27, 2009
Really took me as a reader into the scene and had me smiling from ear to ear by the end of it and wanting to read more...hope there is a second episode with the preacher man.

fee

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
Well said and a sad, sad example of a hypocritical Christian for sure, Lori. Some have sunk low indeed, my friend. From those who lead us on down to the populace. It's no wonder God has stopped blessing America.

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
good point I like it :-)

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
This is well done and so unsettling. I know that this exists, but I soooooo would rather sit in my house and pretend like we are all living the dream. You bring the ugly truth to the frontline and remind us that we still have so much to do to bring the dream to all of America.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
Lori,
Excellent tone, great language choices, and a great laugh.

John

Reviewed by Southern Comfort
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
Sugar, You got me grinnin with this un! A true deelight! HUGS! SC

Reviewed on July 26, 2009
Agree with Annabel, Lori, the portrayal of the main character is not pretty. How low we've sunk is what came to mind, reading these lines - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on July 26, 2009
Good write, Lori....my visual of the main character is not a pretty one. I feel so sorry for her poor son, he had no choice as to the life he would be born into. I'm sure I've seen this character in a movie or two over the years. Good job.

Anna


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