A Name

[Guest gwenthlian]

Quite recently I began to go by the name Rhian with my family and a few friends. I suggested my step dad name me because he has always been there for me, so unlike the so called biological father. My step dad missed the beginning in a way and I thought this second beginning should not pass him by. He chose a welsh name, we are welsh after all and I believe it suits me

Ive never written a poem before but I thought id give it a go.

A Name

One starts life with a single word,

This word is theirs to keep,

No question is there of its fit or measure,

Decided whilst you sleep.

Heard endlessley its ring and chime,

A call for presence or need,

Ever written in the ledgers of life,

From all this does it feed.

A name without a person is nothing,

Cut off from the soul of its host,

It drifts amongst the others,

unbidden and uncalled like most.

From this drifting miasma must I pluck,

A new call for the person inside,

A person without a name is nothing,

But an abstract thought one must hide.

This new chime must I force into the world,

That a concept may come to life,

Navigate their confusion and forgetfullness,

The fear with which I am rife.

Now a sound comes drifting and I smile,

A little step towards hope,

Tormented was I with the grating cry,

With a new name I now elope.

Rhian Gwenthlian P.

[Sally]

That was beautiful.

No need to say more.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest gwenthlian]

thanks

[Guest gwenthlian]

umm anyone else? I really enjoyed writing it and may write others so if anyone has any tips etc? would be really helpful

[Guest S. Chrissie]

Beautifully written I love it.

See? I told you your posts were awesome

I am glad your stepfather is with you along your journey, it must feel great. Don't think I will ever have the chance to have that in my life.....

Hugs,

Sherlyn

[Guest Naomi Stardust]

i really like it

the first stanza especially

you need to write some more!

[Guest Donna Jean]

Oh my..........

That was beautiful................

snif'

Donna Jean