Eddie Pinero

Of course, I responded, anything.

Okay, he replied.

Do I have your word that when you fall, that when you don't succeed, you'll get up until you do?

Yes, you have my word, I replied.

Do I have your word, he asked, that when you're lost, when the world shakes beneath you, you will continue on until you find steady ground?

Yes, you have my word.

Do I have your word that when you feel life's resistance like wind pressing against you with all its might, you'll keep pushing into it, not hoping it gets weaker, but knowing you'll get stronger?

Yes, I said for a third time, you have my word.

Then I'll be there.

I'll be there every step of the way.

I'll be your biggest fan.

I'll have your back when you feel alone.

I'll remind you how strong you are when you feel weak.

I will point to the upside when you have a hard time seeing it.

But you have to keep moving forward.

That's your end of the bargain.

I'll open those doors for you.

I'll be your light in darkness, but listen to me.

It will all be in vain if your feet are not continuously in motion.

It will all be for naught if you don't, regardless of what life throws at you, commit to carrying on.