95: Not to eat or drink on Yom Kippur

The Book of Seasons
Laws of Yom Kippur Rest
Not to eat or drink on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:29)

CW: Violent imagery

            a grand hall

            at the center is a table that could easily seat one hundred people

            at the head of the table sits the LORD

            he waits to be served

            a PEASANT enters carrying platters of food

            the PEASANT lays out a feast of venison and breads and exotic fruits

            the PEASANT finishes setting the table

            waits expectantly

            the LORD shoos the PEASANT out of the room

            the PEASANT exits

            the LORD eats his entire meal in real time

            however long it takes

            on his very last bite

            he starts choking

            he tried to dislodge the food stuck in his throat

            but it’s no use

            he stumbles about in distress

            knocking plates and silverware over

            he slumps down on the table

            dead

            the PEASANT enters again

            stares at the dead LORD for a long time

            a RABBI enters

            also stares at the dead LORD

            then looks at the PEASANT

RABBI
the sun is almost down
Yom Kippur is almost over

PEASANT
thank you rabbi

            the RABBI exits

            the PEASANT waits for the sun to set

            as soon as it is dark

            the PEASANT grabs a fork and knife

            cuts a chunk out of the dead LORD’s arm

            puts it in his mouth

            chews it happily

            savoring his bite

            the PEASANT continues cutting up and cannibalizing the LORD

            utterly content

            END OF PLAY