My First Yoga Lesson

It was my first yoga lesson (after coaxing) I was stretching every muscle in my body Our leader was encouraging us, saying "Breathe!" Frankly, I thought I was not doing so shoddy. My sissified murmur turned into a loud gasp When I pulled a fragile ligament in my heel Suddenly, I felt this horrendous stabbing pain A disgruntled sigh, I knew yoga was real. I heard the leader whisper with a hint of scorn As she stopped her eager class and took me aside "Oh, I am so sorry you are hurting; I think I will summon an ambulance for you to ride!" As they were hauling me out of the studio My entire left foot was throbbing with searing pain The medical technician spoke to the leader I heard her utter my name with thin-veiled disdain. I never returned for another yoga class A few of my best friends could not understand why But I told them my experience with yoga Would not merit another fortuitous try. SECOND PLACE WINNER written April 26, 2021 "Writing Prompt - Breathe- Contest" sponsored by Constance La France