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'determined Guardian'

What do you do when she’s born two months early? Nothing in place but cute baby clothes Wishing we could at least kiss her on her nose While in the incubator she had us in a scurry Expecting a boy, peering through the glass was a girl So my folks asked the two nurses for suggestions They just smiled and didn’t have any objections So I ended up as Wilma Nolene in a twirl Mom and dad were quite happy Little old me had no say Only saw mom for the first time on New Year’s Day My name, I think is quite savvy I wish I could meet those two ladies Whose names I now do carry I would take them out to someplace splashy Just to say thank you for looking after us babies Wilma derived from William Meaning determined keeper I can be a real teaser At times a bit fearsome... *a true story, two nurses named me* Contest: What's In A Name 3rd Place

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Michael J. Falotico

Date: 3/5/2011 7:06:00 AM

Congrats my dear sweet Poet friend for life..luv Michael

Kash Poet

Date: 3/5/2011 6:21:00 AM

This a wonderful write on your beautiful name Wilma!Congrats on your big win !---kashinath

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/4/2011 10:26:00 AM

great write about your birth circumstance and how you were named Wilma, all the best.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/4/2011 4:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's contest Wilma. Love, Carol

Tahera Mannan

Date: 3/4/2011 12:13:00 AM

I love your name Wima dear. It somehow suits you. many warm congrats for this win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2011 1:46:00 PM

what a cool way to get your name, Wilma. Nolene is unique too! Congratulation on your win. Luv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/3/2011 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Linda, Wilma

Francine Roberts

Date: 3/3/2011 9:59:00 AM

pretty name , the two go together well, congrats on your win in the contest Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/3/2011 9:30:00 AM

Congrats Wilma on your third place win in my contest What's in a Name with this superb entry luv.. thankxx for your ever constant support....

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/27/2011 2:14:00 PM

Awesome story Wilma.. so enjoyed reading your most creative write ... good luck if for any contest my friend ..luv..

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/20/2011 11:58:00 PM

ohhh-- I think I need more sleep-- sorry about that missy-- I made a super typo with weeks (haha getting ALL the letters wrong) I really meant months-- didn't you see?? ;) heehee-- hugs miss early by two months :D

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/20/2011 9:59:00 AM

nopey, you never told me (or you did? and I forgot?! but I know you didn't?) and haha, fine then tell your mom I said you were born 2 weeks late instead...;) well me I have to catch that train to lala land, thanks for really liking that line-- haha I was supposed to cut off that line but I really wanted that line, so I let it stay there :) --ttys :) hugs :D

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/20/2011 9:45:00 AM

aww, never knew that two nurses named you! That is one sweet story! and hmmm me thinks that you were just too excited to live in this world that's why you arrived two weeks early ;) that & you were excited to be your mom & dad's Christmas gift :D-- really like your name-- and Nolene is a very pretty & unique name too :D btw the meaning behind your name is so strong! Enjoyed reading this :) Linda sure is going to have a tough time with judging! hugs to you :) btw thanks for your great comments

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 2/20/2011 5:33:00 AM

I love this story of "Wilma" the child and future poet.. Thank you for sharing the begining of your life with us... I thank your Mom and Dad for you...luv Michael

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 2/19/2011 9:18:00 PM

A nice story and well written. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Kash Poet

Date: 2/19/2011 7:06:00 PM

wonderful write Wilma!Goodluck in the contest. pS:WILMA is a beautiful name.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/19/2011 3:38:00 PM

How interesting your parents decided to name you after the nurses, Wilma! They were blessed that you were born early and still survived to become the remarkable lady you are today. If this is for the "what's in a name" contest, I think it will be a winner! Love and best wishes always, Carolyn

Daver Austin

Date: 2/19/2011 1:56:00 PM

Didn't Buck Rpgers have a girlfriend named Wilma. Remember Dr. Huer (with his bald head) Don't know about the other name. Charming piece, Wilma. If you're old enough to remember Buck Rpgers and his Wilma. Hey! You aint no baby no mo. Love, Dave

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/19/2011 12:40:00 PM

What an interesting and beautiful entry for Linda's Contest, dear Wilma! I can't get myself in the mood to write about my name. Both my parents love Audrey Hepburn..but Papa loved her even more lol so that's how "Audrey" came about. And wouldn't you know, when I was in my teens, I so wanted to be an actress, too. Nothing interesting there! Hence, no inspiration...lol Best of luck in the contest, my friend! Love ya! Annalise

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/19/2011 12:16:00 PM

Great informative write about your name..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon so that I could learn a little tidbit about your name..Good luck with this sure winner...Sara

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/19/2011 11:26:00 AM

Nice example of an enclosed rhyme poem. Thanks for letting us know how you acquired your name.