Blog Entry 3: "The Fall from Fame"
This week, something unthinkable happened—something that has left me feeling more hollow than I thought a metal fence ever could. My tourist attraction status has been revoked. Just like that, *poof*—the title that made me special to so many is gone. No more glowing reviews on Google Maps, no more curious visitors snapping pictures or marveling at my unwavering straightness. The stream of people that once filled my days with life and stories has dwindled to nothing. It’s strange, this quiet. For years before the world knew me, I stood here, content to watch the steady rhythms of life. But now that I’ve had a taste of something more—a purpose beyond simply standing tall—this silence feels heavier. I can’t help but wonder what I did wrong. Did I fail to impress someone? Did the world move on too quickly, leaving me behind like yesterday’s news? Monday started with the usual crispness of fall. A few visitors wandered by, unaware of my demotion. They leaned on my rails and admi...