What My Name Means To the World

I am human,
aware of imperfection,
even through different races,
their misunderstanding and affections.
My name means bravery,
to stand against fears,
to hide my tears,
to fight off my misery.
My name means to understand,
we all look different,
but we all live in the same world,
the same as our human hands.
My name means to live,
travel in the earth's air,
nothing can compare,
to my freedom will.
Life is unfair and that's fine,
Life is hard, but it's mine,
my mind is my domain,
I may look different, but my beliefs will stay the same,
even in my own grave,
you all will remember my name.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 21, 2014 at 6:47 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup. We share the same name. Therefore, this one will be placed in my favorites. Oh, this is a very powerful poem. Will you share with me? I see your image as empowering... Sending a smile and a hug, Verlena
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October 15, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Hi, Verbena. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I have enjoyed reading your poetry today. Most of your work is very touching and moving. Brenda
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October 15, 2014 at 1:42 PM
My auto correct wrote your name wrong. Sorry Verlena
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