There was a gorgeous mushroom growing on the lawn out front
A sign the fairies had been visiting
A perfect omen that felt like a blessing
We had lunch at the diner first
And got chocolate shakes at the ice cream place
Montana printed out the design
We talked about placement and color
I chose pink
I took a breath and we began
It didn’t hurt
A little uncomfortable
But I was so full of adrenalin
And it was nothing like getting a needle
(Or a biopsy)
And when it was done
I was full of joy
I’ve been waiting 9 years to do this

And now, I have a lovely reminder
It may be exciting
Or terrifying
Or devastating
Or healing or beautiful or joyful or heartbreaking or infuriating or even
Just eh or just all of the things that encapsulate the feelings of human existence
But, like Drew in your favorite childhood movie
Here you are for ever after
A fish with wings
Standing on the precipice 
Breathe, just breathe.