I read about a woman
Who had her face
Torn off by a bear
And after an emergency
Surgery decided against
Cosmetic work
She said “I want
To be able to look at
Young girls and say,
I have these scars
AND I’m still beautifully me.”
It reminded me
Of the morning after
The abortion
I felt so empty
But it had happened
And it wasn’t going to
Just change back
I went through that
And I’m still
Autonomous
Still grateful
Still loving
Still hopeful
Still want motherhood.
I went through that
AND I am still beautifully me.
