Once there were four of us, Four proud grandparents smiling and Applauding at his school programs, Four of us posing for the mandatory pictures After the concert. But the other grandma was snatched away too Soon with cancer. My Jack was the next to go. Finally, the other Grandpa Jack was missing, and Now I'm the only one left. Yesterday I attended Jesi's spring musical. It was his final one since he's going on to Middle school. It was sobering to be the sole grandparent watching my Handsome grandson perform, To be the last one standing beside him in The photo. And it was Jesi's year to shine. He wasn't up in the chorus like past years where He was hard to spot and watch. He had a speaking part, A singing part. He never missed a cue. And as I sat in the audience filled with pride I Did my best to beam and clap with the fervor of Four. |