I was the vessel for these peoples' hopes and fears.
I alone could make or break their fragile world.
For I was their savior, their guardian.
These people would follow my lead.
My name was spoken in awe before I learned to speak;
I was a legend before I could walk.
A population celebrated my life when I had been orphaned a week.
I became a vessel for their life, liberty and happiness.
When I think of giving up,
When I feel the bitter pain of despair,
I remember that I am the hopes of everyone around me,
Without me, they'd die.
I cannot stop to think.
I must not think of how the years rush past.
I, alone, do not matter,
Not when compared to the thousands depending on me.
Camp Potter II, Arts and Crafts, Mandatory Prompts: "guardian," "legend," and "vessel." Optional Prompts:"Celebrate," " Giving Up."
The Animal Challenge/Competition: Horse.
Essie Nail Polish Names Challenge: All Tied Up.
The Ten Times Ten Challenge: Pyrite