You may not realize that I write a lot of poetry. I've also been to the National Poetry Slam, competing on Team Delaware this summer. I love to indulge in silly haiku. These are best appreciated by the DiabetesOC. I tried them at an open mic once, but I don't know that everybody "got" all of them. You will. It's good to laugh about your diabetes sometimes.
1.
Cell phones have TVs,
So why can't insulin pumps
Have built-in iPods?
2.
Oh, whiny kid on the
Glucose monitor advert,
Pricks don't hurt THAT much.
3.
Wilford Brimley is
A spokesman for my disease.
Please, no more oatmeal!
4. Sugar-free candy:
Too much of a good thing can
Turn out disgusting.
5.
I promise, if you
Make out with me, you will get
A big sugar high.
Oh chocolate dear
ReplyDeleteWhy do you forsake me so?
Four twelve in your wake
Strong diabetic
Loses control at least once
Each long, shot-filled day
Pump tube, my pump tube
You have pulled out once again
What a damned waste
I smell insulin
With an odor like bandaids
It spilled on my hands
I very much enjoyed yours!
Fun! I sense a Haiku Meme!
ReplyDeleteMy son's 3rd grade teacher was haiku-crazy. We once did an hour long haiku-a-thon with her after-school writing club. Loved it!
K
Great stuff you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteI am not even gonna try. You guys are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. I admit i am slow :(
I am also a geek with the bete but I am also a self appointed ninja and a Born Again Diabetic!
I'll add your blog to my links right now!