Steps

Together they walk.
Side by side and step by step.
They will forge forward.

Yes, forging forward.

Step by step and come what may.

Together they try.

In the dark tunnels,
they fall, they rise, they keep on.
Step by step by step.

In the deep muck, stuck,
they will lift each other up.
Step by step by step. 

When are they to pause?
Landing places? Journey’s end?
Where are they to stop?

They seek good guidance
for their sight, speech, steps, soles, souls.
Walking staff on hand.

Walk, ever onward.
Breath by breath, ‘til the last breath.
Step by step by step.