Sam Scott Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

"What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

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A Sam Scott poem:
20th December 2023
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Label

I could wrap you
In secret
And cling
Like double-sided
Just to keep
Your gift
From prying eyes

But I have
No label
A name, perhaps
But no concept
No complete picture
For the pieces
Of you

Labels
Are for things.
Boundaries.
Pigeon holes.
For just a
Moment
In the journey

We remove them
On arrival
Or when they are
Dog-eared 
Or when they are wrong
Or at least
We should

I don't want 
To label
You.
Me.
Or
Anyone

Unless
That label..
Reads as follows:
"Seen"
"Found"
"Friend"
"Unique"
"BeLoved"
"Beautiful"
"Accepted"
"Treasured"
"Marvellous"
"Just perfect"
"No changes required"
"If lost, please return home"

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Ink Empress December 21, 2023 at 1:02 AM Dear Sam, thats actually one of my fave quotes you’ve used here by shakey, i played juliet in highschool drama, in literature.. and about the poem, i wish for a world with less labels and ones that appreciate and welcome others with open arms with no judgements “ A name, perhaps But no concept No complete picture the pieces Of you” this especially is soul stirring. Your way with phrasing thoughts is so evocative. “ Labels Are for things” so true. Labels arent necessary for soul connections.FAVE Sam Scott December 21, 2023 at 3:35 AM Dear Ink, we will battle labels all our lives, I guess, but I pray for only positives for you. Thank you for your encouragement always :))

Hiya Sharma December 21, 2023 at 12:22 AM Oh my, this is such a beautiful poem, Sam.I truly know how it feels when false labels are adhered on one's heart, leaving one's soul in an illusionary abyss where love ceases to reach. If for once, we can honestly understand each other on this earth, spread empathetic vibes and heal every wounded soul with light and kindness~it would become a paradise to live in. This poem and your note in the comments-they truly warmed my heart so much! We need more such poems in this world,beautifully crafted! Sam Scott December 21, 2023 at 2:00 AM If I warmed your heart, Hiya x my work here is done! Have a blessed and joyful Christmas knowing you too are 'seen' :)

Sam Scott December 20, 2023 at 10:41 PM May all your labels be transient this Christmas. May they be memories of gifts of love. May all unhelpful, unkind, untrue labels placed on you be replaced with those that add value, or else be removed by the ever-kind, loving hand. - blessing from poet