A Sonnet for My Grandson, Sebastian

I am so proud of my grandson, Seba,

who is so quickly becoming a man.

it won’t happen with Abracadabra,

but by working hard to do what he can.

He watched his little brother at home

so his parents can work without worry.

He makes sure their dog, Dixie, doesn’t roam,

and the dishes get done in a hurry.

I always hear good things about his work,

but with Covid we don’t see him that much.

I know he’s far from becoming a jerk—

his parents are always telling us such.

We know that he’ll turn out great young man

his parents have given him all they can.