Torture

Agony!
The pain is too much.
the breath escapes him.
he doesn't think he can
Endure!
The fire burns harder.
He musn't
Submit!
He musn't
Give up!
The pain is blinding.
But he can't
Give them what they want!
He's losing
Focus!
He's dwindling.
But then
There it is!
One more deep breath.
Body screaming in
Protest.
Determined
He runs through the finish line.