I am a female and a laryngectomee.
I wonder if anyone finds me attractive?
I hear the gasps.
I see the stares.
I just want to be feminine.
I am a female and a laryngectomee.

I pretend that I am just an ordinary gal.
I feel normal, until...
I touch the hole.
I worry what others are thinking.
I cry because I fear I know their thoughts.
I am a woman and a laryngectomee.

I understand that I am different.
I say that I do not care.
I dream of feeling sexy and desirable.
I try to remember who I used to be.
I hope someone can see me as a beautiful woman.
I am a female and a laryngectomee.