Pain, Torture, Agony

Pain, torture, agony
As I run through the alley

My calves burn
For a rest I yearn

But not now in the least
I must fight this beast

Face the music
Get my head into it

Forward I go
In my own unique flow

I am sold
On this journey's mold

I run and run
Sometimes it is no fun

But I must go
To reach what I know

My knees ache
Stronger I must them make

Take full control
From top to bottom sole

I cannot give up
Tough I am enough

To the finish line
I shall be sublime

Pain, torture, agony
To reach my destiny

Inspired by my tennis coach back in high school as our rallying cry during my sophomore year. It was my first year in tennis and I learned quite a bit from putting the effort in which led to our team's first playoff game in 15 years at the time. It was well worth it.

New Divide by Linkin Park

Linkin Park – “New Divide”

Inspired

Spewing beneath
In molten agony
Is the belief
And lack of apathy

What he seeks
The ultimate reward
Fiery flames
Reach the accord

In his dreams
Many times over
Anger speaks
No run for cover

Faithfully built
Aptly skilled
Stroke of genius
Heartily willed

The time has come
Shining bright lights
Zeal for greatness
Set hard on the sights

The moment calls
Onward it beckons
Unleash the fight
A ferocious weapon

With one fell shot
Seething in disgust
The weak fall and fail
In that powerful thrust

That competitive spirit
The passionately desired
Shall never cease
I am inspired.

Written as an inspiration of "Heart of a Champion"