And after, I awoke to a change so true,
A body that matched the person I knew.
Though the pain was there, it felt worth the cost,
For in this moment, I was finally found, not lost.
I look in the mirror, a reflection so bright,
A piece of myself, now in full light.
The healing will come, though it's slow and unsure,
But with each passing day, I feel more secure.
After the surgery, I breathe in the air,
No longer burdened by a fear so rare.
I stand tall, with scars that tell my tale,
Of the strength within, of a heart that won't fail.