I Am Atlas

I can hold
The weight of the world
And though my arms quake
I will not falter,
I will not break.
I can withstand
Life's ruthless hand.
My strength is my own
It is mine to command.

I own my blood
My faith is bold
And even though I shake,
I will not bow,
I will not break.
I can behold
This world of gold.
My life is my own,
I will not give in and fold.