Write a ballad about being diagnosed with celiac.
Once upon a time, not so long ago,
A life-changing event that just wasn't fair.
A diagnosis came that was such a big blow,
It was celiac disease, a huge burden to bear.

My heart sank to the ground, I didn't want to know,
I couldn't help but think, "It's not fair."
And sure enough, the tears began to flow,
And wonder what would now to compare.

I loved to eat anything that came from dough,
But now it seemed all I could eat was air.
No more cakes or pies, no cookies made with cocoa,
No more pizza with cheese, onions, or bare.

My world of food was all things to forgo,
Favorite dishes, out of bounds, I'm aware.
I feel lost and unsure of what to do, where to go,
Until I learned what you could and could not share.

With time, I found new recipes that were a go,
And soon, gluten-free food, it was fair.
I learned how to go with the flow,
In the end, I conquered and became very aware.

Now I am stronger, from my head to my elbow,
And my health is better, it is all quite square,
I've come a long way, learned all the things to know,
Living with celiac, no longer in despair.

So, take heart, my friend, in this tale of woe,
For even when life seems to be quite unfair,
You can rise above, with courage and grow,
And overcome any challenge no matter how unfair.
