“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.
