A Blessing for Top Surgery

bless the body that changes.

bless the body that changes 

reflecting divinity who changes, 

the god who is change.*

bless the medical appointments 

the consultations

the scheduling 

the decision making

the surgery prep.

bless the operation

the hands and the tools 

the nurses and hospital workers 

the post-op. 

bless the ones who surround to extend care.

bless the meal trains

the excel sign up 

the errands and tasks

the gentle hugs and soft words.

bless the ability to receive care. 

bless the rest

the recovery

the drains 

the body restoring itself. 

bless access to gender affirming healthcare.

bless those fighting like hell to protect and expand it.

bless the mutual aid networks

the crossing of state lines 

the travel support 

the risk.

bless the life lived in courage and in truth. 

bless the community who bears witness and affirms. 

bless the healing. 

bless the transition. 

bless the body that changes,

the god who is change. 

*Octavia Butler 

Written by Annabeth Roeschley