What were they thinking?

sorenbarrett

As a kid, across the street lived the Lions that adored drinking brandy
I guess that they had too many drinks because they named their daughter Dandy
When I was in school I had a friend Harold, the kids laughed when he walked down the halls
Why didn't they name him Larry, we just called him Harry, his last name was Balls
Both stories true I wouldn't fool you, pain in a name's infliction
Such a shame that in a name truth is stranger than fiction

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  • David Wakeling

    This was a fun read.Yes names can be a curse. Very well constructed piece.Excellent work mi amigo

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks David Past memories make me smile sometimes. Appreciate the read amigo

    • Poetic Licence

      Enjoyable read, its amazing how much effort some people put into deciding a name, only to then choose one that is guaranteed to make their childs life a misery, nicely done

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Tobani for the review. Yes a name is supposed to characterize the person. The native Americans knew this changing a person's name through life according to their merits

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • cellinic

          A wonderful and really a very funny write with rather a deep sense)

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read and most gratifying remark

          • Doggerel Dave

            Yes - inappropriate name inflicted should be an indicator to the recipient that the genes they inherited are not worth perpetuating.......🤣

            • sorenbarrett

              I would tend to agree Dave but unfortunately the most unworthy tend to have the most children and so we thwart evolution

              • Doggerel Dave

                There could well be an element of truth there, Soren. Though I do feel that terminology such as 'unworthy' may be just a smidgin too judgmental in this instance...LOL

                • sorenbarrett

                  Must be thinking of myself I have four children

                • Demar Desu

                  Kids can be mean

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Demar so can parents and all people. I appreciate the read and comment

                  • arqios

                    This poem plays with the irony and sting of names, where humour barely disguises a deeper commentary on how identity can be shaped (or skewered) by what we’re called. The rhythm is punchy, the tone offhanded, but there’s a flicker of empathy beneath the laughs, especially in the image of Harry enduring hallway ridicule. It reminds us how names can both anchor us and expose us, sometimes through no fault of our own. In its brevity and wit, it delivers a small, strange truth: we don’t choose our labels, but they often choose how the world sees us.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Wow! a deep and perceptive interpretation of this poem it is most appreciated my friend. Yes names are more than what most think as you point out Cryptic.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Very fun way to treat an otherwise horrifying reality for some. Parents can be cruel. Well done, my friend! 🌹👏

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Tristan your visits are always most anticipated. Appreciate the comment

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          You are most welcome, Soren!

                        • Teddy.15

                          lol 🤣 this is such fun, I knew someone who actually called her child Minnie because she wanted a boy, but her second name.wasnt mouse. 🌹 Hilarious 🤣

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Teddy for the read and supportive comment it is always deeply appreciated

                          • orchidee

                            Good write Harrible, erm, SB. lol. And there's Bill Stickers and Bill Posters too. Not that 100 year old joke again, Fido says to me. lol.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Orchi for the read and support if you keep encouraging me soon Fido will be after me too.

                            • Damaso

                              There's a great truth hidden in this text, and the symbolic content of the words can imprint inevitable destinies. I really liked the way it unfolds. Thank you so much for sharing it. Best regards.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you so much for your read and supportive words they mean a lot.

                              • Goldfinch60

                                There are some strange names which mean strange things to others, and example is my Mary, she is Mary Berry, NO NOT THAT ONE! But when she joined n=my croquet club it was mentioned in the Croquet Magazine that Mary Berry had joined the club and we had an email from another club asking her to come down and open a new lawn for them.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Andy names can be as confusing as clarifying. I appreciate your read and comment it is always most anticipated.

                                • Kevin Hulme

                                  Yes and it's usually Rock stars that give their Children silly names as well.
                                  There's also people with a famous Name as well . I've met a : Betty Davis, George Best and Paul McCartney. Nice one.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you Kevin for your review and understanding remark. Yea how about Dweezil and Moon the Zappa's



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