Cast: SOLOMON and his BELOVED, the Shulamite

Length: 6 minutes

SOLOMON, a young white man, and his BELOVED, a young black woman, are seated on their stools. He gazes lovingly into her eyes.

SOLOMON: How graceful are your feet in sandals, O queenly maiden! Your eyes are pools in Heshbron by the gate of Bathrabbim. Your nose is like a tower of Lebanon, overlooking Damascus.

BELOVED: Oh, Solomon! You say the sweetest things!

SOLOMON: You are black and beautiful. How fair and pleasant you are, O loved one, delectable maiden! You are as stately as a palm tree.

BELOVED: Your compliments will make me blush!

SOLOMON: Your head crowns you like Carmel and your flowing locks are like purple; a king is held captive in your tresses.

BELOVED: (Breathlessly) Darling! I don't know what to say.

SOLOMON…