I see you
And I am proud.
Proud to hear you speak,
Even as your voice sometimes shakes.
Proud to see you stand tall,
Even when told to sit and shrink.
Proud to watch you grow,
Into the fullness of your indomitable spirit,
Even as there are those who would
Seek to dim the light that is you. 
I am proud, 
 that you speak, stand,  grow and shine.
Prouder yet
That in the face of it all
You remain steadfastly devoted 
To the you, who you are.