Editor’s note: I am reading through this poem again tonight after publishing several hours ago and feel I should explain where I am coming from. Some days living with a chronic health condition can be extremely difficult and challenging beyond belief (as you know!). I believe it is important to feel these emotions when they come up and let them out. I did this in the form of writing this poem. I was feeling frustrated Saturday morning after waking up with a high blood sugar caused by my life being busy and not having the time needed for the self-care my body requires. I was reminded once again how much I have to give each day for my health to cooperate. I do try to see the glass as half full, but I am not afraid to let go of difficult emotions as they come up. I believe this release helps one to be healthier physically and emotionally as suppressed emotions can lead to physical manifestations in the body.
I’m guessing you might be able to relate to some of my feelings?!? If so, try writing a poem or journaling about it next time. In my experience, it really helps me move beyond what I am feeling at the time and feel more positive again.
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The days with Sunshine…
This body of mine
Is
so
very
difficult
To live in.
So many demands
And conditions
That have to be
Just right
For things to go okay
And flow smoothly.
No alcohol…
No gluten…
No corn…
No nuts…
Except almonds are okay..
8 hours of sleep
Every night
And sometimes more…
Even then
You sometimes
need
a nap
Exercise
every
day
Just once in a while
You allow me to miss
one day
But if I miss more than that
Hello insulin resistance!
You like yoga
A lot!
Me and my mat
At the studio
Several times a week
Can make you so much
More agreeable
And if I miss?
Hello roller coasters!
Sometimes I just don’t know
What I’ll do
With all these demands
You
place
on
me
Yet you are
So sneaky about it
No one
On the outside
Could possibly know
How much you ask of me
And how many sacrifices
I make for you..
I really could use a break
A
little
vacation
I guess that’ll have to wait
‘Til we find a cure…
Until then,
I’ll snuggle with my puppy
Sip on green tea
And make the most of
the days with sunshine
and the days without.
Peace & Light,
Cynthia
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Here are links to a few of the other poems I have written. To see more poems I have published, click on “Poems” under Categories on the right side bar of the homepage.
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