Thump, thump, thump…
The rhythmic beating
Of a primal drum.

Thump, thump, thump…
The precise ticking
Of a vital clock.

Thump, thump, thump…
The faithful running
Of an engine core.

Thump, thuthuthump, thump…
The mischievous cacophony
Of a non-faced fear.

Thump, thump, thump…
The familiar normality
Of whatever will be.