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My true name

May 30, 2019
By Vanwed1994 GOLD, Sussex, Wisconsin
Vanwed1994 GOLD, Sussex, Wisconsin
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Today, my name means too many cups of coffee

Yesterday, it meant too little sleep

Tomorrow, my name might turn into smiling through a hurt heart

My name is the wish of everything to be alright


Inside my name hides the tears that haven't been shed

When my mom calls my name, I feel fortunate to hear her voice

Secretly, I know my name sneaks behind a stronger persona

My name was born when I faced true fear


My name travels toward the unknown future

Between the layers of my name hides a girl yearning for pure peace

My name holds the scent of Sunday morning blueberry pancakes

My name has the softness of a baby bunny bouncing through a field


If I lost my name, I’d look under my bed to the quiet of forgotten items

Today, my name means too many long nights

Yesterday, it meant too little time

Tomorrow, my name might turn into saying goodbye to ones I loved.



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