Is there something in a Name?

Names of names ring in names

Names of names whistle names 

Names of names voices names

You own one, I own the other

Everybody owns one

Is it the identity in ownership that matters?

Is it the connectivity with its owner?

Is it all about one's recognition that counts?

Is it about the pride in it that feels good?

Whatever the name tag

There is a reality in it

However, the name sings 

The good name stands

The goodwill in name lives

There is a burden on the bearer 

It resonates responsibility on the carrier

Names evoke sad, happy memories 

Names recount good and bad omens

Names whisper hope, despair

Names bring persons and places to mind

Names extract tears from the eyes

Names arouse a sense of belonging

Names breed unity, disunity

A name symbolizes acceptance

A name expresses gratitude

A name describes the attitude

A name extends divinity 

A name creates continuity 

A name instigates reliability 

A name articulates success

A name sings our praise

A name is all I have

There is courage in a name 

There is faith in a name

There is power in a name 

There is reputation in a name

There is greatness in a name

There is the mischief in a name

There is virtue in a name

There is fullness in a name

What is your name?

They asked.

And what is its meaning?

They want to know.

There are names you know

There are names that you don’t know

There are names you hate to love

There are just names of names.

First published on 17/4/14

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