Brooklyn Danielle was the name I was assigned with the day I arrived
and the name that will define my reputation and character
No matter how simple the
8 letter 2 syllable name is
Rolling off people’s tongues
with not a care in the world
Though I wish for a more “Normal name”
Like Jane or Rose
Names that come with flashing light key chains
at those cheesy souvenir shops
but much more
satisfaction of fitting in.
I use to dream about fitting in
same name brand BKE jeans
only causing me to look like a clone
making my self esteem drop.
New year, new grade, more new faces
new responsibilities, more privileges
maturity begins to develop
resulting a new identity, a new person
Someone more than just Jane or Rose
But Brooklyn.
New faces begin to appear
Several Madison’s or Sarah’s
here and there pop up everywhere
Only one Brooklyn remains.
The thing about the 8 letter 2 syllable name is
Maybe one day I can invite her to a bonfire
swap unique stories
Because I might like to find out what’s behind the
8 letter 2 syllable name