Written piece
You make me proud
Homa Chuku
Nigeria
About this piece
A piece about pride in resilience. Building each other up, especially the ones closest to you.
Warm feelings in my tummy aside, you make me so proud.
It's in the way you face challenges head on.
You look them in the eye, square your shoulders, and you don't back down.
It's in your strength, the strength you had to cultivate because you had no other option.
It's in the softness of your heart, despite your incredible strength.
It's in your laugh and all the funny jokes you tell.
Your sense of humor and your ability to motivate yourself even when you don't feel motivated.
You make me proud.
You make me so proud.
Besides your achievements and your accolades,
Besides the fact that you're a fantastic child,
A fantastic friend, and a fantastic partner too.
I see you and you make me proud.
You make me so proud.