### Sonny's Wish #### By Bertha M. H. Shambaugh Sometimes before I go to bed I 'member things that Grandpa said When I sat close beside his knee And Grandpa laid his hand on me. I 'member how he'd smile and say, "Well, what did Sonny do to-day?" 'Cause Grandpa always liked to know (I s'pose that's why I miss him so). I never had to coax and plead For things I really didn't need: I'd 'splain it in an off-hand way And Grandpa brought it home next day. When I grow up I'd like to be A grandpa with a boy like me To live with and to bring things to: That's what I'd like the most to do. I'd rummage 'round and hunt about For things the boy could do without, Because you see of course I'd know That's why the boy would like them so. And when I'd bring some brand new toy And someone said, "You'll spoil that boy!" I'd only shake my head and say, "A good boy isn't spoiled that way." When Sonny said he'd like to get A nice wee doggie for a pet, And when the grown-ups one and all Said, "Oh, no, Son! You're much too small," I'd whisper, "Come, don't look so blue 'Cause Grandpa bought a dog for you, A birthday present! Schh! Don't cry! He's black and just about so high." Oh, yes! I'm sure I'd like to be A grandpa with a boy like me To live with and to bring things to: That's what I'd like the most to do.