Commas by Robert Scotellaro is a tender exploration of a grandmother’s life, marked by hesitation, caution, and the delicate balance of small moments. Through the metaphor of commas--pauses in both speech and life--the poem captures her measured existence, where every action and word seems to carry a weight of careful consideration. The vivid imagery of hesitations, from a butcher trimming fat to conversations with her daughter, reflects the uncertainty and quiet restraint that shapes her days. As she observes her grandchildren and the snow accumulating, the poem speaks to the slow, unrelenting power of time and the accumulation of life’s small, poignant pauses. It's a quiet meditation on aging, reflection, and the beauty found in the ordinary.