Poem

[enigma]

I remember clearly that very first day
A long time ago like yesterday
You spoke the truth you told it clear
Those painful words I did not want to hear
So far I felt that I had come but all in vain my face had won!
So many years of lonely self doubt
Low self esteem is what my face brought about
Frustration and sadness they all set in
A million what ifs what might have been
Years of simply not being me
The person behind the face, that person trapped was ME
So back I came thought the task seemed high
“This will work” you said looking me straight in the eye ```
Your certainty it never once faltered
My broken face you were sure could be altered````
And although the mountain seemed huge to climb
You were there one step at a time
So forward we went Sandra, you and me
Your support and encouragement meant so much to me
Then as surgery loomed the time had come
To fight the nerves and finish what we had begun
Bruised, swollen and sore
My face yes had altered, like never before!!!
But as the days went by I began to see
The person that I always wanted to be
Looking in the mirror and liking me
This was an experience that was new to me
So now we are here my time is through
My broken smile fixed all thanks to you
The gift of a smile I don’t think you will ever know
What a wonderful gift that is to bestow
Now I can walk into a crowded room
My head held high no more impending doom
The laughter I hear now doesn’t bother me
Because now I know they aren’t laughing at me
I smile alot now I never thought I could like who I see in the mirror that feeling feels good
So thank you for everything those words don’t seem enough
What can I say you’ve helped change my life so much
Thank you for the gift I just hope you can see just how much it means to me
You’ve given me a precious gift you have given me......me.