Topic Explanation:
The initial post is a poem about the experience of having an ostomy, expressing the mixed emotions and physical sensations associated with it.

Replies:
- The poem is beautiful and deep.
- The poem makes me feel better.
- You either have to laugh about this or make something beautiful out of it. Very nice!
- I always think this is what's keeping me alive.
- The poem is inspiring and gives me hope that I can feel better one day soon.
- Your poem is really beautiful and I would like to add it to my website to help ostomates worldwide.