One Year on

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One Year on

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One year ago
It was constant flow,
And I found the Potty People.
There was Tex and Polly
So thoughtful and jolly,
And I saw a soaring steeple.

That first post
I still cherish the most.
The gal from 'Noo Yawk' -
Wow - could she 'tawk'!
With Shirley and Joan
You set a warm tone.
Lyn, Maggie and so many more
It was you who opened the door.

You told me no fear, just keep off the beer,
Look for Mars and reach for the stars.

Then I read the long, long story
Of Gloria - a struggle full of glory.
This knowledge is seldom taught,
But Entocort can't be cut short!

And then from Dee,
For zero fee, I came to see;
That Gluten, Dairy and Soy
Are not life's only joy!

So, soon I found
From all around,
From people old and new,
A family that is true.

So many brave, so many strong,
And that we all belong.
That Love and Wisdom lets us cry,
Then ends the sigh
And lifts our spirits high!

One year has past and I have a life (without any cake and treacle).
Thank you - all, dear Tex and you wonderfully Potty People!

Ant
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Post by JLH »

Congrats on getting your gold star, Ant. Thanks for the great poem, too.
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Post by Gloria »

What a touching poem...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! You've come a long way in a year...congratulations!

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Post by Gabes-Apg »

Ant
thanks for the giggles

and congrats on the one year! i hope you have had a few glasses of shiraz to celebrate!
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Post by Joefnh »

Ant that was great, thanks for posting that

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Post by Polly »

LOVE IT, Ant!!!!!

I didn't know you were a poet. Well done.

Love,

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Post by tex »

Ant,

Truly a work of art!

Someone please remind me to move this thread down to the Potty People Poetry forum, for safekeeping, after a few days, in case I forget to do so. I believe I forgot to move the last one, and now I don't remember where it's located.

Thanks for taking the time to create an inspiring tribute to this board, and the wonderful people who meet here.

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Post by barbaranoela »

ANT------now that is something coming right from ya heart---

Absolutely beautiful---U leave me SPEECHLESS---and usually thats hard to do--- :lol:

U have a teriffic talent ---- :bigbighug: --

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Post by Rosie »

What a great tribute, in rhythm and rhyme! You've made terrific progress, and been a wonderful support to all of us here! With your attitude, I'm sure we can look forward to even more soaring heights of poetry a year from now!

And of course it's all about attitude. Unlike you, I can't have wine (yeast sensitivity) and try to console myself with being able to eat eggs, which you can't! But of course the grass is always greener.........
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Post by kimtg68 »

That was a great poem Ant. I hope on my one year I can be so well spoken :smile: Congrats on your gold star (now that I know what those are for). I'm farely new so have not walked the path with you in the past year but sounds like you've come far. That is encouraging for those of us just starting on that path. Hope you next year is equally productive.
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Post by ant »

Dear Kim
That is encouraging for those of us just starting on that path.
The thing is never to give up - even with setbacks, that are almost bound to happen, you'll be making progress. As each day passes you'll find out more about what you can and cannot tolerate and, I think, slowly, slowly you get more and more good than bad days.

All best, Ant
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most definately - hear hear to what ant said above.
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Post by harma »

nice poem ant, real piece of art!!
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Post by Ginny »

Ant you are my hero and your journey is a good example for all of us that suffer so. Patience, committment to the diet and sharing with people who understand. Here is to your next year that will even be better! Ginny
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