It keeps time with my foot falls, never silent, never still, as long as I just don't stop.
It mirrors my cadence; keeps measure with my steps, never faster, never slower.
It sounds steady, consistent and true, like a heartbeat of sorts.
When I begin to hurt and unravel and the cracks of doubt begin to widen, its persistence reels me back.
If I just don't stop, its measure is with me, softly comforting me, refocusing me, distracting me, encouraging me, like it's her voice.
