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Part 13 of Poetry
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2023-08-26
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What's In A Name?

Summary:

Shakespeare once asked “what’s in a name”. For trans/non-binary people, it's a loaded question.

Notes:

I wrote this when i was a bit in a bad place; but i'm proud of it no less.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

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Shakespeare once asked 
“what’s in a name”.


If not a declaration - an assignment.
A destiny yet unfulfilled-
it’s a choice. to be known. 
The warn of fae; the vast unknown.


What’s in a name; if not by self expression 
to choose ones own impression.
What’s in a name; that to be called
something different would be uncalled -
for innocents should be shamed.


What’s in a name? it’s a choice 
for freedom and relief.


What’s in a name? If not syntax weaved;
bloods on congressmen - share blame.


What’s in a name? That which we call a human
by another name shall grant such distaste.


What’s in a name? What is your name?

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come bother me on tumblr @ forfuckssakejim

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