What personal belongings do you hold most dear?

DAILY PROMPT RESPONSE

For a long time, I fought for humor, integrity, and truth. I was steadfast in my duty. Then, for a moment, I fought for glory. This was the moment of corruption.

How can this be?

After years of devotion, it only takes a moment to lose everything. Corruption festers, chipping away at who you are.

So today, with each breath, I fight to protect what is most dear …

All that remains of my soul.