the day i felt pain

It struck sharply, piercing flesh and bone.
Every inch of body shuddered and trembled.
The impact was great, shifting body slightly to the right.
Looking up, saw it crashing down.
Swept aside, but did not make it in time.
The burning sensation of pure acid poured onto the shoulder,
The sound of steel, cutting through bone.
The noise reverberated through the large hall.

Alas, this day did not happen.
Not any physical pain.

A torture it was, a torture it has been, a torture it will be.
Can I? Should I?