I find there's humour to be had

I FIND THERE’S HUMOUR TO BE HAD.

I find there‘s humour to be had
 in all those things we deem are bad
so, don’t let humour pass us by
when there’s a choice to laugh or cry.

Years ago, someone once said
something that’s stayed within my head.:
“Let’s joke about  adversity
and laugh at its’ absurdity”.

Once in a while, we need to smile
for that’s what makes our lives worthwhile
and in a world so full of woe
humour is the way to go.

It seems someone’s calamity
is another’s triviality,
so, which of these is it to be
when dealing with our ostomy?

When personal plumbing lets us down
do we smile or do we frown?
The former is a great expression
the latter can lead to depression.

I find a life that’s full of crap
can find some fun in a mishap
and won’t be phased by all life’s shit
so, turn it ‘round and laugh at it.

When chronic illness clouds our day
let laughter take the clouds away
for I recall what my mum said
to ”Laugh a lot before you're dead!”

If, when we’re ill, we can still smile
it makes our meet and greets worthwhile,
if fun and laughter are combined
then illness can be undermined.

When I am down and feeling sick
a bit of humour does the trick.

                                                B. Withers 2024

Yep. Indeed.

Why is it though some peeps lost their sense of humor when they lost their colon? 

I found music also helps turn that frown 🙁.  Upside down😊.

This is spot on Bill. The night before my ostomy was one of the saddest times in my life. The day I discovered my  bowel movements did not have to be excruciating was the day my sadness turned to joy. Leaks, smells, gas, constipation, ileus, etc. did not compare to my previous pain. I smiled because I knew I could conquer these — I have never stopped smiling since.

“Laughter is a uniting force, it brings people together, and it makes hardship easier.”
  — Michel de Montaigne

So true, Bill. I just prefer being happy rather than the alternative. There is too much daftness not to enjoy it.

Have a wonderful day.

Regards,

Lynda

Yes!!!  I find it impossible to wallow in self-pity when I find the humor in my situation.

Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister

Thank you for the great reminder!  As a cancer patient it has been so important to keep lightness and levity but it can be very challenging when I am feeling poorly.  We can only control our own reaction.