Born to lead

For Sadje’s What Do You See? photo prompt

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Flora was born to lead, literally. Minutes after she entered this world, her twin brother followed.

Before she could speak, her wish was their command. If she saw something she wanted, she would stare at it.  Months later she would point at it. Whatever she did, it always became hers.

Her mum used to meet up with other young mothers, and they’d watch as Flora crawled this way and that with the other babes crawling in her wake!

A couple of years later, she attended a playgroup.  She was in charge of the other toddlers from day one.

At school, in every situation, whether it be the lead role in the school nativity play, or leading the race around the track on sports day, Flora was forever the doyen.

At university, she studied politics. Speaking out in front of people came naturally to her. She spoke, they listened. She commanded, they obeyed!

Today, her parents, her grandparents and even her brother are so proud of her for she has gained the position she was always meant for. She’s a leader. 

I often see Flora walking around the town holding aloft a little flag on a stick, leading a bunch of bored-looking tourists,  from one spot to another.

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Image credit; Kiana Bosman @ Unsplash

21 thoughts on “Born to lead

  1. beth's avatar beth August 21, 2023 / 14:46

    this is so incredibly wonderful

  2. ben Alexander's avatar ben Alexander August 21, 2023 / 15:13

    I was wondering where you were going with this one, and I was not disappointed, Keith <3

    Much love,
    David

  3. Sadje's avatar Sadje August 21, 2023 / 15:28

    I’m with David. I was waiting for the twist in the tale. Thanks for joining in Keith. Lovely story 🩷

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings August 23, 2023 / 12:36

      It came in the end! Thanks for that cute prompt, Sadje.

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje August 23, 2023 / 12:44

        My pleasure Keith 😎

  4. Patricia's avatar Patricia August 21, 2023 / 15:50

    As always a surprise ending.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings August 23, 2023 / 12:37

      Thanks, Patricia. I might surprise you by not having one sometime soon!

      • Patricia's avatar Patricia August 24, 2023 / 05:31

        I’ll believe it when I see it.

  5. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta August 21, 2023 / 16:09

    Love this Keith, once a leader always a leader ❤️

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings August 23, 2023 / 12:38

      Some are born to lead, others to follow! Wait for me…!

  6. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin August 21, 2023 / 21:02

    Loved your story Keith. Flora sure showed her leadership skills early. This part brought a huge smile:…
    “Flora crawled this way and that with the other babes crawling in her wake”…LOL

  7. Jinksy's avatar Jinksy August 22, 2023 / 20:42

    What a surprise to happen upon a Blogpal from way back when! Enjoyed the story, and the delectable photo at the end.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings August 23, 2023 / 12:50

      My goodness, it’s been a few years! I’m so pleased you liked it.

  8. SelmaMartin's avatar SelmaMartin August 27, 2023 / 05:27

    Loved the story. Yay to all Floras in the world.

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