This topic is about a humorous limerick titled "To Laugh and Love," which brings a light-hearted touch to the experiences of living with an ostomy. The poem is a playful and uplifting piece that highlights the importance of humor and love in overcoming life's challenges.

- The limerick tells the story of Annette, a young woman with a stoma, who faces the challenge of odor but keeps her sense of humor intact.
- Annette meets a Brazilian man who is not bothered by the smell. They fall in love, get married, and enjoy a happy life together, showing that love can thrive despite the hurdles of ostomy life.
- The verses celebrate themes of resilience, laughter, acceptance, and enduring love, all while dealing with the realities of having an ostomy.
- Written by B. Withers in 2013, the poem is intended to be a light-hearted "nonsense verse" that brings humor to a topic that is often serious.

Additional insights and advice from the community include:

1. The author, who doesn't often write humorous verses, believes in the importance of humor and is open to sharing the poem with others.
2. He encourages anyone who finds the limerick suitable for publication to share it with outlets like the UOAA’s Phoenix magazine.
3. Community members have praised the poem for its creativity and humor, describing it as "very nice," "touching," and "cool."
4. One member humorously suggests that persistent odor might mean it's time for a better-sealing appliance.
5. Another member supports the idea of submitting the poem to the UOAA’s Phoenix magazine for broader exposure, with the author's blessing to do so.