My name

When I hear my name
I don’t recognize it anymore,
For it is laced
With spite, disdain,
Anger, pain,
Or not even said, at all.
It was once musical.
It speaks in broken bargains
I did not break.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The meaning of a name. I wonder do names make us who we are, what we can be?
"or it is laced
With spite, disdain,
Anger, pain, "
I understand the above lines. Thank you Maxwell for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Cherrie Palmer]

Wow, this poem just hangs in the air. You can feel the repetition self-blame. A dark and lonely place to be, masterfully expressed.

[Maxwell Ryder]

Thank you. Indeed, it is lonely here. And to think how my name was said was that solace.

[Onlyme]

I think most people could relate to your poem. As being disliked or hated really affects you mentally, yet physically, and drains you. Hope you feel better real soon.

[Maxwell Ryder]

Dang, did you ever say it right. So draining to be someone’s displeasure, though you try not to be.

[CD Campbell]

A few years back I was going through a pretty tough time on the marriage front and your poem, as written, describes how I felt in every way. I have been hated from time to time by a lot of people, but in that moment you describe is a pretty low place to be. Thanks for the memories, pal!! LOL I like the intensity of this work. I could feel the emotion at the very core. It's good write on bad. CD

[Maxwell Ryder]

You don’t know how much that helped. I hate that you felt that way, too, but it’s always nice to know you aren’t alone. Thanks again CD. How’s home at the moment? What’s new in Choctaw?

[CD Campbell]

Its actually pretty damned good. As far as Choctaw, we had our Sonic rebuilt not to long ago. Fun times my friend.

[Maxwell Ryder]

I miss Sonic. Loved the tots and dogs there, topped off with a simple dish of ice cream. I still remember back in the day when they actually skated out to you. Gawd I'm old!

[CD Campbell]

They still skate, especially in the smaller towns.

[Maxwell Ryder]

hahahaha. I will amend that statement then. I remember when they still skated in Oklahoma City, not Luther, for example.