Ba-bump, Ba-bump
It’s the sound of a heartbeat,
A guarantee that life goes on.
It’s life and hope and a promise
Tha-thump, Tha-thump Tha-
It’s the sound of a heartbreak,
A shallow breath before a pause.
It’s a gasp, a nod and a shaky smile
Da-dum, Da-dum Da-dum
It’s the sound of a heart in a throat,
A reminder to breathe through the bubble.
It’s choking and anxiety and a rush of adrenaline
Da-dum, Da-dum Da-dum
It’s the sound of a heart throbbing,
A broken hope that will keep on.
It’s hurting and suffering and strong
Tha-thump, Tha-thump Tha-
It’s the sound of a heart pausing,
A life caught in horror for an instant.
It’s hard and shallow and resilient
Ba-bump, Ba-bump
It’s the sound of a beautiful heart,
A painting of pain and loss. But
Its truth is deeper.
Listen to a beat,
For each tells a story.
But if you listen, you can hear,
The heartbeat of promise.