Injury

I was a heavy weight wrestler for school

Class 148 and felt like I was powerful.

I was swole and strong when I entered the tournament

I had won half my matches with no need to complain.

I had everything going right

But that day put an end to my reign.

When my life changed was painful

I screamed because it was so horrible.

She was smaller than me and just a pound or so lighter

But at the end of the day, she was a powerful wrestler who placed third in State.

One wrong turn and it all ended for me

For my surrender, praying it would end, I pleaded.

At first, I thought the damage was to my leg

But the damage was worse that we realized.

The nerves in my lower back were damaged beyond repair

The pain caused to me would be far worse than we could imagine.

I was stuck in the Trainer’s office the rest of the season

I would have gone to State save for my back keeping me from moving.

I couldn’t wrestle anymore without worsening my condition

I was lucky not to go to the hospital for having lost concentration during that match.

I was put into physical therapy for the rest of the school year

It took several months of swimming to overcome the fear of being hurt again.

I never fully healed, but the swimming was quite fun

Saved me from ensuring my activeness was over.

I had gained weight during my recovery

Over thirty pounds more than what I wanted to be.

I managed to slim down through diets and exercise

But my body still refuses to lose any real weight in my belly and thighs.

I have never been the same and I doubt I ever will be again

All I know is that now I have even more reason to grab a paper and pen.