I thought what better way to lay out my fears on the table, honest and in the open, than to write a poem. I’m sure that I have the potential for a long and healthy life ahead, as long as I take my treatment and destiny into my own hands.

Rob, especially, thank you for your response. It feels good to know that I reached someone with a poem, and in the end…that’s my goal and that’s what this is all about.

I know you have the strength to beat this!

I wish you to conquer it.
A lot of people live long, positive lives with type II Diabetes or other ailments.

This is a strong poem ( the way you break the poem’s flow –the way illness breaks one’s life flow.) and “driver, where you takin’ us” – a image of destiny, or the factors that affect our lives independent of our doings and projects…

My heart goes out for you. You got tough times but you gotta hang on. Life is so precious and you have to take care of yourself.

Hugs!

I enjoyed the flashes of Jim Morrison’s poetic lyrics you wove throughout this piece. Very haunting.

I relate because I too have diabetes (type II). Diabetes puts you face to face with your mortality — as do a number of diseases. Diabetes is a sneaky disease, so don’t turn your back on it — go right at it and take control.

This was an especially sobering poem/post for me personally because my doctor wants me to begin using insulin. The oral meds I’ve been on for 4 years now are not working as well as they did. I have been resisting for 4 months because I do not want the burden of the regimen that insulin requires.

It also makes me admit that I’ve been irresponsible for the past 18 months, not watching my diet, or checking my sugar.

I’m 61 and have been diagnosed as type II for 10 years. I had a diabetic related heart attack 4 years ago. I have been feeling very sorry for myself lately, foolishly so,

After reading this post, I’m calling my doctor back on Monday and beginning the insulin regimen — I want to live as long as as well as I possibly can.

I’m glad I found your post. You reminded me I want to live.

What I know from experience might offer a word of comfort to you. I do not know your age, but please know that you can live quite a long time, and enjoy quality of life, if you watch your diet, exercise (at least walk) 3-4 times a week, check your sugars — and responsibly take any oral meds your doc prescribes.

If you haven’t been in recent weeks, then begin living every day, and celebrating life. You write well — so write, smile, love… and live life with passion.

We all die, everyone, and no one knows for certain how much time they have — so don’t dwell in a negative place of anticipation… it will steal from you your wonderful life. I know this is true.

If you ever want to share your thoughts about your new journey, drop me a line. Peace and strength to you…

…Rob