This topic is all about a delightful collection of limericks that celebrate the positive changes an ostomy can bring to people's lives. The limericks humorously depict how men from various towns in the UK have found freedom and cleanliness after their ostomy procedures, simply by wearing a bag. The poem is a light-hearted way to reflect on the transformation and is signed by B. Withers from 2012.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared in the discussion:

1. If you're looking to share your own poetry or creative writing on a forum, there's a handy tip for keeping your verse spacing intact when copying from Microsoft Word. Use "soft returns" instead of "hard returns" to maintain the format:
- In Word, go to Format and select Reveal All Formatting, then check "Show all formatting marks."
- Use Edit → Replace to find "^p" (hard return) and replace it with "^l" (soft return), then replace all and copy-paste into the forum.

2. Many members responded with their own playful rhymes or words of praise, showing how humor and poetry can make conversations about ostomy life more approachable and help build a sense of community.

3. One member, who is seven months post-ileostomy, shared that the poem made them feel like part of the "stoma club." This highlights how sharing creative work can help new ostomates feel included and supported in their journey.