Eyes squinted to see the path before them. They have been seeking and now grow tired, edges of images soften; soreness sets in. Muscles ache and tremble at the hint of stress called upon them. They waken in an instant and complete their task, again settling back and collapsing into retreat. Soles of the feet hardened from their journey. The body lurches forward moving from side to side, shoulders rolled forward. One step, another step, one more. Carrying such a heavy load.