Type 1 Diabetes
(2014)
My soft spot My sweet boy I’d do anything for Who convinced me Little boys are the best
Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…
Rough day Rough night If I could live In my bath Water would never
The more you treat me like a nag The more I become one I’m sorry if I micromanage Your clean clothes Your hot meals
I don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one
If I was in a beauty pageant My talent would be 'Lefty who writes upside-down’ Beside the contestant Who burps her ABC’s
I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short
Itchy It has to come off Nerves Makes me pick His look
Desperate for his attention Knowing it will drive him away Jealous of a game - how lame Choking self-esteem where I lay Desperate for his affection
Filler words Put me to sleep Added to cushion Take away my pillow Blunt words to wake up
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
I cannot apologize For writing what I feel inside If it is hard to read It is harder to live I will understand
You must commit To an outfit Where are you going? In sporty yoga pants Athletic top
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face