Help me fix this so it flows better, and has more imagery?

Written from POV of a guy, just saying.
"I didn't speak my question aloud; it only echoed in my mind and shine in my chestnut brown eyes as I struggled to use what little strength remained in my body so that I could sit up."
I normally write better, but not when I'm pressed for time like this. Help? Thanks!

Try restating it as simply as you can. It's better to do that than to take something convoluted and straighten it out!