What's In a Name

A ~a cost too high to pay
N ~no fidelity; no endurance
G ~goes without saying; we flunked
L ~loved the Bling that came with it
E ~ever after; not in this lifetime
S ~so, there you have it; we’re done
E ~elated; we’ve come to this conclusion
Y ~you can refer to me as ~K~; without the last name
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A  Avatar
June 20, 2014 at 6:06 PM
Karen, Congratulations, awesome breaking up poem....... SKAT
Anglesey Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Thanks a bunch :)
A   Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 2:18 PM
Karen, thank you for the comment... glad it's over..LOL
Sietesantos Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations, Karen, on a nice win! Excellent, clever write that I thoroughly enjoyed! Warm regards.
Anglesey Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Thank you, I appreciate the visit :)
A   Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 1:16 AM
Karen, you did not follow the rules, however, I enjoyed your poem, .. Congratulations, and thank you so much for enjoying, my contest. I enjoyed every poem, on my Breaking up contest. I can sit here, and say I truly enjoyed every entry, even the few that chose not to follow my rules... LOL, Love LINDA
Anglesey Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Uh oh... I didn't realize I was supposed to break up with YOU personally... darn...then I guess w'ere through, done, finito, acabado...huh? Thank you for the honorable mention ! I 'm glad you liked it :)
Vaso Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM
A lovely write!!!!
Anglesey Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Thank you very much. :)
Pettit Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 10:40 PM
You made all the pieces of the puzzle fit together nicely in this descriptive acrostic.
Anglesey Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Robert, thank you very much. Sorry for the delay in commenting back to you. I appreciate your visits!
Loving Iii Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:24 PM
very funny. i hope your just joking. but it was very creative and original. i would think you were just the oppisite.
Anglesey Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:32 PM
John... a situation that occurred a couple of decades ago just decided to spill out on the page. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it :)
Devnath  Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Hi! my lovely friend K, how are you? Nice adoration, loved it. Loved always, my friend, bl
Anglesey Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM
Thank you !
Flannery Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 2:17 PM
Nice write on a problem far too familiar to so many. It also takes a lot of inner strength to make it through it. Great Job K!
Anglesey Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:31 PM
Thank you ,,, appreciate the comment.
Williams Avatar
February 3, 2014 at 4:24 PM
K. a nice way to come back...David
Anglesey Avatar
February 3, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Hi David, thanks ! I appreciate your perceptive comment :)
Tsiluma Avatar
January 25, 2014 at 1:30 AM
Wow! This is eye-opening! Never have I seen an acrostic that held so much meaning and truth. I love how you've used the name to question what's associated with taking on a name that doesn't live up to the name (hope that makes sense). Great write!
Anglesey Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Hi Vicky, I've never considered writing an acrostic. This one just kind of wrote it's self. It was very random and a surprise to me ...darn muses :)
Onclaud Avatar
January 3, 2014 at 2:38 PM
hi, karen.. i miss you and your poetry.. happy new year!..huggs
Anglesey Avatar
January 3, 2014 at 9:02 PM
nette, you are a precious gem. Keep the hugs and beautiful comments coming to everyone. :)
May Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Names are very important ..for instance the name Karen means Pure in Greek and Love in Scotland...best wishes
Anglesey Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Joseph, thank you so much for the enlightenment !
Flannery Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 9:33 AM
I hear you, but don't be so tough on yourself. Their are no perfect families. We just do our best with what we have. Thank you for your kind comments and have a great 2014!
Anglesey Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Thank you for the comments. I appreciate it :)
Adams Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 9:32 PM
Hello Karen...just stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year! Hugs my beautiful friend!
Anglesey Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 9:34 PM
Happy New Year to you and thanks !
Horsch Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Hello Karen, There can be a lot said about a name. And you said it. Nice job on this poem...Hugs...Roger
Anglesey Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Roger, thank you, Hope youhave a very Happy New Year :)
Fraser Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 1:02 AM
So are you trying to say, theres more to you than meets the eye? Id say thats true for most women, a mystery for men to unravel, but most men have fun unravelling gifts, which is what women are, gifts from god, blessings Carl
Anglesey Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Thank you, Carl. Very nicely put :) I'm just saying that I am always true to myself. Thank you and have a very Happy New Year :)
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 3:05 PM
So much' s in a name! Cheers!
Anglesey Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 5:43 PM
Thank you ! Happy New Year :)
Onclaud Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 2:50 PM
goes without sating my special greetings are yours for a more joyous season and new year, karen.. huggs
Anglesey Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Happy New Year :)
Delaney Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM
A difficult form for me but it seems this one was just waiting inside you to be released. Here's to a fabulous NewYear and thanks for your friendship. Hugs, SuZ
Anglesey Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Thank you and Happy New Year to you :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 12:38 PM
I enjoyed reading this one again. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Anglesey Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Thank you.
Thirtyseven Avatar
December 25, 2013 at 4:56 PM
A great punchy poem. I loved it from the start, but it has taken me to read a few comments below to understand the meaning. I think I've got it now, well done. Thanks also for your Well Wishes on my “Southern Christmas” blog. Having posted it so late I was not expecting any responses, so am overwhelmed. It has further buoyed my Festive Season. May this Season treat you well too, Scott
Anglesey Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Thank you for commenting. Wishing you a happy New Year
Lamoureux Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM
Merry Christmas Karen, I hope this note finds you well.
Anglesey Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 3:26 PM
Thank you Richard. Hope you are well also :)
May Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 4:23 PM
I enjoyed your poem today Karen...best wishes
Anglesey Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Joseph, thank you. Happy Holidays to you :)
Bordner Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM
I hope that you gave as good as you got Karen. Hopefully K will stand for kindness. An enchanting riddle write my friend. J.A.B.
Anglesey Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Justin, thank you for the insightful and generous comment. I am always striving to make the K stand for kindness. Have a lovely Christmas season :)
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