Supporting Actor

“If you don't turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else's story.” 

-Terry Pratchett

She is a minor character,

the sidekick

the wingman

her job:

to serve as contrast, support.

she will never sparkle In the spotlight

but that’s ok.

She’s grown comfortable here,

in the wings

with less pressure,

less attention.

She comes from a from a family

of safety seekers.

Her dad used to say,

“Bid ‘em high and sleep in the streets.”

So she will stand aside,

and watch the big drama

splash across the stage,

lend support when needed ,

then disappear to the wings

during the grand finale. 


In the Imaginary Garden we have been asked to use a quote from either Leonard Nimoy or Sir Terry Pratchett as a jumping off point to inspire our writing.  I have used a quote from Sir Terry.  While I adore his humor and satire I didn't that direction with this.  Perhaps another time... RIP to Terry Pratchett and Leonard Nimoy.  The the world is a bit bleaker and weaker without you.