On The Way Out

A resignation letter in the style of a well-known author

I dreamed a dream of leading them that were troubled out from the Land of Despair to the Kingdom of Hope where all might prosper. Armed with the Sword of the Spirit and clad in the Belt of Truth buckled about my waist, undaunted by perils that lay in wait, I strove resolved to ascend the hill that stood before me however steep the way. The burden upon my back I bore with fortitude and patience ever faithful to my calling and my cause. But those I sought to lead betrayed my trust with doubt, hypocrisy and envy. Still unbowed though sorely tried by my enemies, forth I strode determined not to fall. Yet fall I did and rising thereafter, ploughed through the Slough of Despond to the Vale of Humiliation. Thus by my followers thwarted, I now embrace defeat and, with a heavy heart, finally lay my burden down.

(John Bunyan)