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No-Name Game

November 27, 2012
By SavannahLeighh BRONZE, Papillion, Nebraska
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SavannahLeighh BRONZE, Papillion, Nebraska
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"Whatever you do is insignificant, but it's important that you do it, because no one else will." -Ghandi.

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A name is like a fingerprint;
Everyone has one, but no two are exactly alike.
It expresses who we are.
We shape what it means.
We are given the foundations of it and
Transform it to become what we are.
It is a form of identity.
It expresses characteristics that are unseen.
It separates us from the rest of the world,
Even if there are those who share the same name.
There are no two people alike,
Even those with the same name.

© Jordan K., Oxford, GA

The author's comments:
We had to write about where our name originated from in class, and it sparked interest for me to write a poem about it.
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so_joy SILVER said...
on Dec. 10 2012 at 10:41 am
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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&quot;Be the change you want to see.&quot;

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Magnificent work. You're very talented. Please read, rate, and comment on my poems! It would mean a lot:) Thanks!
FearlessAngel GOLD said...
on Dec. 10 2012 at 10:22 am
FearlessAngel GOLD, Bellevue, Nebraska
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&quot;Pain is just a simple compromise, so we can get what we want out of it.&quot;<br /> ~Paramore

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This is beautiful Savannah = )
FauxedTea BRONZE said...
on Dec. 8 2012 at 11:47 pm
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Very clear, but powerful! Nicely written!