Aching throb, a muffled groan, Thump, thump, thump—a steady drone. Crackle, snap, a sudden tear, Screech, a piercing, rising fear. Hiss, the breath escapes in pain, A searing burn, a driving rain Of agony, a whispered plea, Sigh, a wave of misery. Pinch, prick, a needle's sting, Crunch, grind, the suffering. Wince, a flinch, a silent cry, Tear, rip, the body's sigh. A dull, persistent, throbbing ache, Pulse, beat, the heart's slow break. Click, clack, the joints complain, A symphony of nerve-wracked pain. Flutter, twitch, a muscle's spasm, Whimper, sob, a body's chasm Of hurt, a silent, inward scream, A nightmare's unrelenting dream. Shiver, shake, a body's fright, Lost in darkness, endless night. Groan, moan, a weary sound, On aching earth, pain's bitter ground.