Steps upon steps, the warrior climbs.


The wind they cut with a knife as big as their hand.


Steps upon steps, the warrior ascends


The rain they boil with a torch as big as their arm.


Steps upon steps, the warrior rises.


The snow they crush with a boot as big as their foot.


Steps upon steps, the warrior grows


The fire they extinguish with spit as big as their mouth.


Steps upon steps, the warrior lifts


The loneliness they murder with song as big as their lungs.


Steps upon steps, the warrior goes


The fear they embrace as part of the journey.