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I’m not a heroine--
no murder to solve,
no magical abilities,
not even a tragic backstory.
I’m not the villainess--
no hate-filled heart,
no revenge necessary,
not even a minion to follow me around
and tell me how not-evil I am.
I’m not the sidekick--
no accidental witness of the impossible,
no time to dedicate my life to someone else’s cause,
not even a best friend who might be keeping their heroing a secret from me
(sorry, friends, but I know you aren’t that cool).
I’m just an extra--
a character in the background
who may or may not have a name
or even dialogue.
Instead, I look to the heroes and heroines around me,
hoping for the opportunity to help the good guys
or trip up the bad guys a little.
They get the growth and the love interest,
while I watch from afar
and wonder what it’s like
for life to not be stagnant and repetitive.
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