As the cold seeps deep into my bones
and the soreness in my feet engranes itself into my mind
the sound of your laugh is what pushes me forwards

As the sun begins to set and we all grow weary,
and my shoulders and knees begin to ache,
it's the sparkle in your eyes that resembles the stars that kept the end in sight

As the sun beats harshly upon my neck,
and my feet sink deep into the sand
chasing the sound of your voice is waht kept my feet from slowing

As each new peak is revealed,
each rockier and steeper than the last,
it is your unending energy that pushed me forwards

As my bones turned to ice,
and my eyes threatened to close
it was your warm hand that allowed me to finally rest