The Journey Of 1000 Miles Backwards

Have you ever tried to retrace
The journey of 1000 miles
Back to that very first step?
Ever tried with talks and smiles
To break down the task
But no one's around to wonder why?
Have you ever meter-ruled the pace
And tried to get a guesstimate?
Have you ever weighed bones of record
Snatched a handful of notes from the chord?
Have you ever walked 1000 miles
Backwards through the spots that made you cry?
Have you ever wet a burden
With your tears till it grew sodden?
Have you ever been had in a sudden?

Akpan