Barbara-Whats In Your Name
My name was popular way back when I was born
I’m sure my parents had no idea what it meant
It’s rare now, it surely sounds old fashioned
But I know my family thought I was heaven sent
”Foreigner, traveler and stranger” I am told
Odd that I have never even traveled very far
Strangely enough I do have those yearnings
Perhaps I am really from a distant star….
I was named after a dear friend they say
She was a nurse and I became one too
Raised a family and have been content
Should I have traveled more? I wish I knew….
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