dear grandma
I’ve looked to you so many times,
To draw strength from your smile.
I’ve come to you for company,
To talk for a little while.
I’ve laughed with you,
and shared with you,
A world of special things.
I’ve learned from you,
The precious joys,
That only caring brings.
You taught me things I never knew,
and cheered me up when I was blue.
There’ve been things that, I could not endure,
But, because of you, I’ve grown and matured.
You’ve always supported me, you were my crutch,
I want you to know, I appreciate you , so very much.
Now Baby Girl’s taken over, and in her your voice is loud,
As you look down upon us, I hope we make you proud.
ABOUT JOHN
John "JJ" Knight: I am a 50 year old father of two who is currently housed at Sheridan Correctional Center. I signed up for Lewis University's PEP and got accepted into the first cohort. As a student, I have done well and am now a sophomore. My teacher, who I call Prof. Melissa, gave an assignment that I wrote a poem for. She suggested I submit it for possible publication. As a result of her suggestion, I am now humbled and honored to have something I wrote being published. My grandmother was the inspiration behind the poem I shared. I thank her and Prof. Melissa for this opportunity.