The Rush

I could feel the anticipation rising,

The sweat on my brow was a sign

Then a drop deep in the pit of my stomach.

I knew exactly what it meant.

I grabbed my meter

Hands already shaking

Pulled a strip out of the vial.

Pricked my pinky like so many times before

Licked the blood and wait.

43 mg/dL

"Fantastic."

Reached for a glass and the apple juice

Poured to that magic line I know so well

Begin chugging and close my eyes

I could feel it coming

The Rush.

I can't really explain it but we all know how it feels

Before I felt like I was drowning 

My eyes were foggy, my head was dizzy

My forehead was sweaty, my hands were shaking

Dropping.

After that first gulp of sweet sugar

I could feel it already working

It's like coming up for air, 

After drowning from waves.

The cool liquid flows down my throat

And like it's bonding to my cells

I feel instantly my blood sugar rising

Who knew I could feel so thirsty? 

A few more gulps and a little time

And I was feeling better

These waves come and go,

But I can't help noticing that feeling

The Rush.