Demetria Blouin Poet Free verse

Hypoglycemia

An incurable condition: Type 1 diabetes
Potentially fatal hypoglycemia- low blood sugar 
Surprise onset, no forewarning, telltale symptoms absent
Abruptly overthrowing any semblance of cerebral control

Potentially fatal hypoglycemia- low blood sugar 
Life saving glucose has been wiped out of the bloodstream 
Abruptly overthrowing any semblance of cerebral control 
Everyday tasks, so easy to execute, now impossible to perform

Life saving glucose has been wiped out of the bloodstream 
The body breaking down without its required energy supply
Everyday tasks, so easy to execute, now impossible to perform 
Consciousness depleted; extinction appearing to be  the inescapable finale.

The body breaking down without its required energy supply
Yet out of the darkness comes life saving sweetness
Consciousness depleted; extinction appearing to be  the inescapable finale
But resurrection by sugar has allotted another chance at existence

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Jan Allison October 26, 2021 at 3:50 AM Excellent poem Demetria, I've only witnessed one hypoglycemic attack - was a teacher who i knew to be diabetic, the kids were used to seeing it happen but I was shocked at how quickly it came on, am more aware of the warning signs now - my hubby type 2. People don't realise how debilitating diabetes can be if the conditions isnt controlled:-( hugs jan xx