The snow
melted away quickly and after about a week the remaining puddles have finally
dried up. The sun has been poking its head out behind the gray winter clouds
for the first time in what seems like months. I heard birds chirping the other
day and it brought me joy to know that spring is almost here.
I’ve been standing in the same
place since August 2012, but I have no qualms with it. The reason I’m here is
to serve tribute to something magnificent that happened in the very area I
stand. It may have happened more than half a century ago, but it changed the
landscape of music. Without me, a piece of history may one day be forgotten.
However, as long as I’m
standing, history will always remain. My visitors seem to have good memory of
the events, and I’ve seen visitors from all over the world. It always makes me
so happy to see all the different people. I can’t always understand the
language they’re speaking, but I can tell they’re happy from the smiles.
People are always nice though,
sometimes they bring me flowers and teddy bears. Sometimes they like to climb
up next to me and put their arm around my shoulder. One guy even hung a
Christmas ornament on me. I never mind, because I know that I’m creating a
memory for them.
The one thing that always
tickles me is how many people want to hold my hand. Gentlemen and ladies alike,
they’re always reaching for me, like I’m just out of reach but close enough to
want to attempt a touch. Usually, they go ahead and grab my hand and offer a
simple smile, like I’m taking them back to another time.
I enjoy all the attention from
my visitors, but I think my favorite is when the little kids climb up next to
me and grab onto my leg. They take a seat or hold on tightly, but they always
smile big for their parents’ camera. It’s important to me that the kids learn
about why I stand and also make some memories in the process.
Sometimes I wish I could tour my
surroundings. I hear people discussing the other sites in town and how excited
they are to continue touring. I know there’s so much history behind me.
However, it’s so important that I look east. It’s a constant reminder of humble
beginnings, of how a person is not defined by their circumstances and the
importance of seizing opportunities.
Only time will tell how much
longer I’m able to stand here. I hope that when I’m relieved of my duty that
people will always remember the man that I stand for. I was at the mercy of my
creator when given this task but the task is an honor to ensure the legacy of a
King.
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