it all started last wednesday

twist and turn 

to be comfortable

i tweaked a muscle in my back

sharp pain that was potent like a sick verse in a rap song

it was eating away at my back the same way a person feels when life has no purpose in one's eyes

felt like multiple stab wounds

but it went away

momentarily

it came back and pain said

i'm not done with you

reaggravated it during a light training session

went away once again (for the moment)

this past thursday, pain kept calling my name

as it penetrated in that same area

it felt like a never ending story

it was more intense

actually, it became frightening

but with radiological treatment, hot bath with epsom salt, and god's faith

i feel better

this is a lifetime reminder that i'm 37, not 27

pain became my guide

i always worked out like a beast,

now, i have to modify my workouts to prolong my life

and not be cripple god for bid

one thing for sure

i appreciate my body so much more