Geoffrey Dramatic Monologue

The name's GEOFFREY

Geoffrey kneels at the front of the church as if in prayer. The lights surrounding him brighten as if he is some sort of greater being. He turns around and sits on the steps with his elbows resting on his knees.

GEOFFREY: I know what you're thinking. You think I was praying for some sort of peace and harmony to be brought to the world. But no. As much as I would like there to be peace and harmony, that is not what I was praying for. I was praying to lose this stupid title as 'The Vicar'. Most of the people I come across and acquaintance myself with don't even know my name by the end of our conversation. They can't comprehend that to me, being a vicar is just a job. I don't want to commit my life to God. I like the idea of helping people enabling people to get through dark times, but why is it so hard for people to comprehend my name is not actually The Vicar? IT'S GEOFFREY! 

I can see Susan hates the fact she’s known as the ‘Vicar’s wife’ too. And I can see she resents me for it. I don’t know what she expects me to do, I always introduce her as Susan and not just simply ‘my wife’, but whenever she comes to any of my services, I can tell she longs to be somewhere else, maybe with someone who she doesn't resent so much. I’d be silly to think that she wasn't seeing someone behind my back. If I was in her position I’d probably do the same. If I’m truthful, I probably haven’t been the best husband these past few years, but I refuse to throw it all away so she can run off with some other man. Maybe if I help her overcome this problem she’s been having at the moment (her being an alcoholic), she’ll realise that I really do love and care about her and I just want to help her. If she still feels the same, I’m going to have no other option but to resign as The Vicar. As much as I do love parts of my job, such as helping people and bring joy to their lives, my wife and I’s relationship is more important to me.

We met when I was 27 years old. She was 3 years younger than me and I fell deeply in love with her as soon as I saw her. How could I just throw all that away after all these years? Whoever she’s seeing surely can’t replace all the good memories we have made in our lifetime together. But if what it takes for me to win Susan back is for me to stop being The Vicar that’s what I’ll do. Of course I’ll miss the positive sides of being the Vicar, but I’ll quite enjoy being called Geoffrey again. After all, that is what my mother named me and I’m sure she’d be quite glad that it’s finally going to be my name again. I just hope Susan will take me back.  I just hope she hasn't forgotten everything.