Writer's Whispers

Exercise

My body's aching,

To the very marrow of all my bones

My sides feel like

They are about to rip apart

Sliding down my face

Are sweat droplets from my forehead

Mixed with tears provoked by pain.

But, the perspiration

Isn't easing this frustration -

The burning sensation in my head,

I slowly inhale and exhale,

Hoping oxygen can soothe my anguish

But to no avail...

And I ask myself

Why physical exercise

Causes me so much hurt?...

And they say

It keeps me healthy -

While it slowly

Consumes my sanity.