I Ain'T Here
My name comes from the Greek men:
'Alexandros' - protector
of man and the enemy.
My purpose became such that
the joy of others must be
found. And help to found what makes
that joy preface to the start.
Born, my name was shortened by
my mom, she dropped the 'man' part.
Who does an 'alex' protect?
And who does that name defend?
The etymology was
my only clue for a goal.
But what of my purpose now?
Even today, my self has
yet to be found by my soul.
Haunted by the thought that a
house not rented cannot host
love. Me, protector, scared of
the dark.
But darkness comes from the sun
and my answer comes at dusk.
No 'i' in this poem.
6/21/2021
Emile Pinet - Lipogram Poem Poetry Contest
Copyright © Terrence Tennessee | Year Posted 2021
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