THANKS

Hello everyone.


I have just come across this rhyme that was written a while ago but I don't think  I shared it with you all at the time. These things don't really age so - 'better late than never'  as they say.


Best wishes


Bill



THANKS.


I thank you all for your support
and all the things that you have taught
me on this site over the years
to sort me out and calm my fears.


When I came out of hospital
and I was feeling horrible,
with nobody that understood
which did not make me feel too good.


I went upon the internet
to see what advice I might get,
because I felt alone and blue
accepting I had not a clue.


I stumbled on this stoma site
where contributors seemed they might
both understand and give advice
which I believed was rather nice.


It’s what I needed at that time,
for whilst I penned my thoughts in rhyme,
there’s nothing like a friend to chat
and share exactly what we’re at.


When people have experience,
and have shown some resilience,
they seem to understand our plight
and conversations seem so right.


I think it’s nice when people share
and show the world that they can care,
for this is a great attribute
to which, I wish to pay tribute.


I wish to thank each one of you
for all the good things that you do,
and hope that you will carry on
long after I am dead and gone.



                                         Be Withers 2020

Bill, that's a beautiful piece. Thank you! ?? XX

Thank you, Bill. I think you've said it all. I have had one of the worst years of my life, and the lovely people on this site have helped me to handle the deep loss I feel in the pit of my stomach every day. Family is great and supportive, but this site offers a different pool of shoulders to lean on. We can't be moaning family members all the time, even very close ones moaning and crying, that gets old very quickly. Having people out there to connect with can literally be a lifesaver! When your world goes dark and you lose the light that you just found, it is a horrible place to be. I was in a dark, lonely tunnel for a long time, and suddenly I found this candle to light my way, and I could feel warmth and comfort again. Then fate came along, and the candle is no more. Thank you all for being there.
Eamon

Thank you, Bill. That was beautiful. I feel truly blessed to have found this group and all you wonderful people. {{{heart emoji}}}

Thank you, Bill. That was a beautiful, thoughtful gift you shared. You contribute so much to this site. I am glad you stumbled across it. Stay well.

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Thanks, Bill. That was a nice poem, and I think we can all relate to it.

Bill
Feel free to post whenever you want to, looking at the response of the one you have posted. A lot of people on here love reading your poems. XX