One act musical play

Curtain opens, woman standing naked
she sings:

I am woman

I need your love
I need your pain
I want you to remain
sit still like a wingless dove
by me, beside me
never ever fly away

I am woman

I don't need your flowers
fancy cars and chocolates
or the heaven that you offer
just stay, and be my mate
it's you I want
nothing more, nothing less

I am woman
clothe me
don't stare
at my body
I am not a toy

I am woman
I am complicated
yet I am simple
Don't underestimate
never overanalyze

Don't use me...

I need what you need

[Woman turns her back
a man comes in
and sings:]

*It's easier not to be wise
and measure these things by your brains
I sank into eden with you
Alone in the church by and by
I'll read to you here, save your eyes
You'll need them, your boat is at sea
You anchor is up, you've been swept away
and the greatest of teachers
won't hesitate
to leave you there by yourself
chained to fate

[Woman stares at the man
clings to him as he sings:]

I alone love you
Ialone tempt you
I alone love you
fear is not the end of this!

It's easier not to be great
and measure these things by your eyes
we long to be here by his resolve
to cradle the baby in space
and leave you there by yourself
chained to fate

oh now we took it back too far
only love can save us now, all these riddles that you burn
all come runnin' back you, all these rhythms that you hide
only love can save us now...

[woman sings:]

I am what you need
I need what you need
I am love...
Love me and no one else

[Lights go out
Curtain closes...
the song remains...]


*I alone, Live

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