Vignette-What's In a Name

Often a parent cannot know
What seeds of anguish they do sow
When a name on offspring they bestow
Teased by army pals whilst abroad
Oscar ,became Claude !
This soldier, painter ,who changed his name,
Later found world-wide fame;
So if you find an Oscar Monet, today
Keep it safe,don't throw it away !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Johnson Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 1:44 PM
LGreat pom on a great name. congratulations. Joyce
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August 4, 2010 at 12:20 PM
I had no idea..this is one of my all time favorites. Congrats on your success in the contest. BG
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August 4, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations Brian on your win in Constance~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "Even A Name Can Be Poetry'. Love, Carol
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August 3, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Congrats Brian on your winning poem in Constance's contest with these lovely words and special presentation of entry... enjoy another wonderful victory my friend.. with luv..
Goff Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM
fun poem! Brian!...jim
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September 11, 2009 at 10:08 AM
LOL wonderful write here, Brian. My name has several "nick" names attached to it (legally its, Suzanne) and all of them have persona's for me that I've had to work through to get comfortable as in well, who am I anyway ... LOL ... thanks for this write even if it isn't about me ... LOL ...
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September 11, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Wonderful little titbit there, Brian. Thank you for your comments today also. ~Trudy~
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September 11, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Brian, I love how you intertwine poetry and art and always teach us something in the process. All the best, Krista
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September 11, 2009 at 7:28 AM
My daughter-in-law is a collector of Monet art, I will have to pass this info on to her....how facinating to know! ps....like Elaine said...I would like to know where to order your book? Can I order through Amazon?? Thank you! ~ Carrie
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September 11, 2009 at 5:18 AM
I really enjoyed this poem, Brian. It is good advice and a nice bit of art trivia, too! When we had our daughter I had considered naming her Nellie Rose after my Grandmother but with our last name (pronounced gas) we thought it best not to do that to her. Thank you for your thoughtful comment on my poem! Could you Soupmasil info about the book? Love, Robin
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September 11, 2009 at 4:15 AM
I did not know that. Brian - I very much would like to purchase your limited edition. Where do I place my order? Thank you, Lainie
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September 11, 2009 at 3:09 AM
This has special meaning in our home Brian,..you'll never know,...goes right to my Fav's !!!!
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