I’ve been living with my 7month old granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne, since she was born last June 2020. Through this pandemic, and after the loss of my son in 2019,
she has truly been a much needed ray of sunshine and hope.



Lizziebet, You Are My Sunshine

At 5:30 I rise to greet a foggy morning.
The weight of gray is heavy and thick.
My body groans as I move from bed to kitchen.
Coffee plus bagel will fuel and oil this aging machine.

Carrying breakfast back to my bedroom
I pass through a landmine of scattered hazards
Discarded, no, planted, by a commando crew of one
Her DNA code, left on each object, signals my way through.

I place the coffee and bagel next to my bed
In order to plump up and adjust my pillows
So that I can sit up comfortably to eat breakfast,
Watch the morning news, and await the arrival of my Sunshine.

Her glorious self appears in her mother’s arms at 6:00 a.m.
Glowing in her footed, one piece, floral zip-up sleeper
Sucking on a pacifier, and squinting her big brown eyes
As if her own radiance is somehow more than she can bear.

I take her into my arms and I am transformed
From stiff and grumpy to agile and full of joy!
The light she brings is an abundance of warm life
Bringing healing, health, and hope into each new day.

My Sunshine, my Lizziebet, the infant commando soldier
Who crawls across the carpet and drools wherever she goes
Who laughs at silly “Nana“ for making funny noises
Is the reason of my survival and the purpose of this love.












Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2021-02-17 at 18:21

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Ann Wood The PoetBay support member heart!
Such a lovely poem full with love to your grandfather Kathy. God bless you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
2021-07-30


Sona The PoetBay support member heart!
a beautiful poem, indeed Kathy. Please write more. You are sorely missed here. Share more.
2021-07-09


Editorial Team The PoetBay support member heart!
Your poem has been chosen to be featured on the home page of PoetBay. Thank you for posting on our poetry website!
2021-03-02


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
Truly, you have captured the meaning of life, a love that sustains through trying times. A beautiful, heart-warming poem, Kathy.
2021-02-21


Elle The PoetBay support member heart!
I too became a grandmere in 2020, Oscar is my heart - this love we have for our grandchildren is very special

Elle
2021-02-21



Beautiful!
2021-02-17


josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
Kathy, the writing is superb.Your granddaughter is simply gorgeous. I’m so envious of your having her with you. She must be as you so beautifully say, a treasure! By the way welcome back, you’re missed!
2021-02-17