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The Sound of Your Name

What is more beautiful than the sound of your name? You're pleased to hear it called You're excited to see it in print You're thrilled to see it in lights You're disappointed when teachers don't know it You're crushed when the boss doesn't remember it You burst into tears when even your friends forget it When meeting others, remember how you feel about your name ~ Nothing's more beautiful to them either than the sound of their names

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Robertina B.

Date: 4/1/2019 5:43:00 AM

A delightful write, Gershon.. Names are indeed important.. Enjoyed your marvelous creativity, my friend.. Have a blessed day!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/1/2019 9:24:00 AM

Robertina, thank you so much for your uplifting comments and generous evaluation of this little poem. May you enjoy the blessings of the day and of the month! Best wishes, Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/4/2019 11:08:00 AM

WoW!Gershon, I agree with this well written poem. A name is very important. It's not a good feeling when someone doesn't remember your name. But it happens all the time. I heard the saying once " It aint what that call you it's what you answer to" I remembered that saying until this very day. Excellent job. I'm with Line, I'm going to fav this:-)Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 3/4/2019 6:26:00 PM

Lol:-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/4/2019 2:46:00 PM

Appreciate your support here, uh, eh, er, what's your name again, (Alexis?) LOL. Thanks a lot!!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/3/2019 10:03:00 PM

This is so true; the substitute teachers are always horrified when they go school to school and when they come back after not seeing 400 children for a week or two, the children all begin yelling "What is my name?" It is SO important. An important lesson here, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/3/2019 10:22:00 PM

That's right. If you can remember people's names, that well over 50% of the 'battle.' Thanks for recognizing that great truth, Caren, and for your support! :) gw

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 3/3/2019 9:40:00 PM

my name, yeah; the most beautiful sound....../// penned wonderfully

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/3/2019 10:22:00 PM

Your encouragement is greatly appreciated, Mahtab! ~ gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/3/2019 9:08:00 PM

A poem I want to remember... so I FAVEd it. Well crafted, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/3/2019 10:21:00 PM

Ooooh. Thank you, Line! I'll accept your word that this poem was crafted, but it sure felt as if it just spilled out of me, as I am a fervent believer in and practitioner of calling everyone by his/her name. (And I really mean everyone). I see how important it is to people. (My ex-wife, amazingly enough, convinced me of it). :) gw