SUBJECT: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

CHARACTERS: Martin Luther King, Jr., Angel 

SETTING: On their way to Heaven

PROPS: None

(Martin walks into the area where the angel is.  He is

disoriented by the sight of the angel). 

     

Martin: "Wha....Where am I?  Am I dead?" 

Angel: "Yes, Martin, you''re dead.  It''s my job to

take you to Heaven." 

Martin: "Wait a minute!  There''s a problem here.  I

need to go back.  I can''t go now.  My work is not done." 

Angel: "I''m sorry, Martin, but you have to." 

Martin: "No, no, this isn''t the right time.  There''s

still too much to do.  I''m not finished." 

Angel: "Martin, you''ve given them the best that you

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