HOW I GOT MY FIRST NAMES

A cording to me dad
There a right ter do
After I were born
Truth be known
The ter do when
Me mum were seven
Months gone
On what me names
Were goner be

I were beary out
Off me mom's womb
Than the debate were
In full swing - rather heated
I gather from me dad

It were agreed the names
Were to be put into a hat
Dad favead David his name
Also the name of his much
Loved uncle Dave

Granny Rose, mum's mother
Had pleaded for me to be named
Kenneth - the name of her first born
Who had sadly died at eighteen months

Kenneth pulled out - David next

So I became - Kenneth David - Ken D fore short

Ken D Williams

The Dyslexic Wordsmith Ov Thanet



Poetry by ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2021-06-25 at 11:55

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one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
Now I wonder how I got my name ~~~
2021-06-28


Anly Stede The PoetBay support member heart!
What a sweet story! I love how your parents come alive from your words. I get a picture of them, each with their position on the matter. It makes me smile. I have 4 first names, so 34 letters in total to write out my complete name... it's ridiculous. My parents were feeling inspired that day lol Anyway, I digress. I enjoyed this very much :)
2021-06-25


Steven Riddle
I love the language of this poem as well as the story. Thank you for sharing it.
2021-06-25