Obaba Museum

Dearest me,
I need not ask how you’ve been
Cause I’ve always known you
From your birth day
To this very moment

You’ve grown so much, you know
Pretty, wise, smart 
No longer a child
But a lady with an adventurous heart

I watched you grow up
I lived all your moments with you
The days you laugh and play
Like there is nothing to worry about
And the days you’d cry to sleep
Because nothing is going right

I’ve seen the silliest of things you do
The childish badge you wear proudly 
And watch the morning birds coo

I’ve also seen your face light up
Like the shine of a million stars
At the sight of your favourite things
I’ve seen your bitter smile
The ones you give when you’re hurting 

I’ve witnessed your courage and determination 
Your creativity and spark
The spark that brings life to all you do
I saw your mistakes too
The ones you still beat yourself up for
I’ve watched your face drop
At the news of disappointment 

I’ve observed the way you love
Giving it all you’ve got
Likewise, the way you hate
You do that without holding back

All of your life’s memorable moments 
I’ve lived with you 
The highs, lows and middles

So I want to tell you this
You’ve come a long way from where you started 
It’s been very tough
But you pushed through 
Dearest me, I’m proud of you

You’re doing way better than I imagined
Toughening up in hard times
Letting go of your mistakes
Loving yourself just like you should 
I’m glad I’m you

Dearest me, you’ve been doing great
But you ain’t done yet
You have a very interesting journey ahead
A fascinating story to be completed

So keep up with your betterment 
Never settle for less
Be brave, don’t be afraid 

Growing up ain’t easy
That I know
But you’ve got this
You can do it

Always remember 
I’m proud of you
I love you

With love,
Me.