Yes I Can

Sweat dripping down,
jaw clenched in concentration
determination
1, 2, 3, yes, you, can.

Aiming higher
reaching within for all you have
arms straining
training you mind: yes, you, can.

It doesn't seem worth it today
Tired and weak and hungry
The scale staring back mockingly
Haha. No you couldn't.

BUT

Today is a new day
a new week.
I will keep trying
keep eying the prize.

Yes. I.Can.