proud of you

it’s the darkest part

of the year,

should be filled

with joy and love

but all the lights

have gone off,

as my brain wanders,

i search for a sign,

something to cling to

that could bring me

to a calmer frame

of mind,

some sweet relief

in what they call

“the most wonderful time

of the year,”

trying to ward off

the existential thoughts

and fears

of what would happen

if everything was gone.

and i remember you.

the one whose smile

is enough

to bring me back

from the dark,

my heart

skips a beat

every time i see

your name,

you’ve made me smile

the brightest

during my worst days,

you might not

even realize

what you mean to me,

i thank the stars

in every way

for making sure

to place us

in the same room,

never wanna do

this thing

without you,

one of the few things

i can say

makes life great.

and to you,

i know believing

in yourself

is hard,

self-esteem

might make it seem

like you’re not seen

for who you are,

but i promise

that you’ll make it far,

i’m honored

to be part

of your journey,

best thing

that i get to be,

the one i’m always

most excited to see,

i know you been fighting,

but in case

you haven’t

told yourself lately,

i’m glad you’re here,

and i’ll do anything

to make you happy.

i’m proud of you.