Poems for diabetics
(2015)
I am stronger Than you think I am I am weaker Than I look
My pump Constant companion Of my disease My sensor Resembles a feeding
Nothing makes people flee Like reading them poetry They value it in theory But please don’t make them read Surprise me with your verse
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face
When I think of my mom I think of malt o meal muffins When I think of my dad Memories of a child Chasing us around the circle
I enjoy his company Riding shotgun Conversation No one to overhear Our inside jokes
It’s not pretty When I cry People get almost as embarrassed as I
I spend all my time Fighting with you In my head If we fought At least it would be
Scratchy plaid blanket Red with yellow stripes Hot and itchy underneath Claustrophobia strikes Purple and blue prisms
Why do we love sunsets? Distinguishing fascination What other species Must stop and stare A romantic couple
Blonde eyes To match her hair Life is mean She counts her blessings Hopes for the best
I struggle to Keep it together Maxims and mottoes On repeat In my mind
Hillary’s beautiful Rose Bumpy’s favorite princess My mini-me, my little lion Cute button nose Framed by red hair
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
A joke Lost in Translation You will Never