Sarah Marsland Poet ABC

The Difference With Diabetes

Look at me, what do u see? 
Someone happy? Someone carefree. 
.But sometimes if u look closer what 
can u find? An emotional wreck with 
a poor state of mind. From the 
outside i may look healthy and 
glowing but who sees the injection 
sights, the bruising and lumps that 
are growing? My fingers are numb 
from endless blood tests, and who 
understands sometimes I just need 
to rest?. For 12 years now ive lived 
with diabetes by my side, the most 
invaluable journey and biggest 
rollercoaster ride. I've been up, ive 
been down, I've been scared and 
now im proud!! There's no stopping 
me, im ready to talk about it out loud. 
Its with me forever, always here to 
stay. so lets make a difference 
starting with today x

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Beata Agustin September 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

David Williams February 23, 2014 at 4:03 AM Sarah very eloquently put, you are you and you write very well...David

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2014 at 7:45 AM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Sarah :) - I choose your first great written poem !!- Hope you will write many poem in the future- Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Skat A February 18, 2014 at 9:12 PM Sarah , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your way of writing. But, for the mean time, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2014 at 9:03 PM Sarah, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join the soup March 2010. You will find many friendly poets, who ready to take you under the their wings, and support and offer any kind of feedback. I will be around to help you grow with the community, if you like. I look forward to meeting and reading any poems or smiles you offer. :) :) :) We are one big happy family. (Drama & Love) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Tim Smith February 18, 2014 at 4:13 PM Great write Sarah. There are so many people affected by diabetes. There needs to be more people to speak out...Hugs Tim Sarah Marsland February 18, 2014 at 4:22 PM Thank u