In the Name of Compassion

Title: In the Name of Compassion

An air of confusion shrouds the decision made,
Why did Mike DeWine turn away from the path he laid?
For only last week, he vetoed a bill so comparable,
Yet now, banning transgender surgeries seems insurmountable.

Was it the voice of reason that whispered in his ear?
Or perhaps a change of heart, fueled by newfound fear?
This doctor ponders, searching for an answer profound,
While the community’s trust in his leadership is unwound.

In the realm of ethics and the human right to choose,
Why does the rush to ban seemingly weightless truths?
Minors, vulnerable and in need of care and guidance,
Are denied their full autonomy in surgical reliance.

Some may argue medical necessity is at stake,
But this doctor believes it’s a choice we shouldn’t break.
For healthcare decisions, betwixt the patient and the doc,
Governed by understanding, compassion, and the clock.

Oh, Mike DeWine, tell us why the change of heart so swift?
Why deny these minors their right to uplift?
In this battle of ideologies, where empathy should reside,
We hope for clarity and compassion to be our guide.