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May I Explain Your Name

May I Explain Your Name?

Gillis
your name rose up from gaped legs
in a cold tiled room
under a G.E. sun
a badge of family honor and pride
even though you would tell
a different tale

Gillis
I know you hated it
the very sound and spelling
friends questioned and laughed
others admired
some just cut it off (Gil)
or chose something new
Lynese

Gillis
my shinning new apple
landing in the teacher’s garden 
of expert instructional skill
glowing brightly with your gifts
taking on a new title
instructor

Gillis
torture me not for a moment’s idea
surging with endorphins from your birth
it came to mind from ancestral whispers
to my drugged-out head
the ancestors,
spoke from spirits
looked down proudly 
on a little girl babe
and said it.
So there, I've explained your name.

10/19/17

Parenthood Contest
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 10/25/2017 8:16:00 PM
Blessings and congrats for your well-deserved win, Janis - keep up the wonderful work, my friend! :-)
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Date: 10/21/2017 6:09:00 PM
I really enjoyed how you addressed this poetic challenge, Janis. "...the ancestors, spoke from spirits...looked down proudly on a little girl babe...and said it." A very special name, indeed. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/20/2017 4:37:00 PM
Great take on the contest, very different to other entries.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 10/20/2017 10:20:00 AM
A wonderful pen! Enjoyed :) My best to you for the contest Janis, and a very happy day blessing xomo!
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