Names of the Many

What is a name?

  A tag, some would say

Perhaps even a title in this game

  The game of life.

A signature here or an initial there

  What does it all mean?

Does anyone really even care?

  Perhaps not.

A name given to oneself through birth

  Remains for a lifetime

So long as they remain on Earth.

  Interesting is it not?

Some would say a name holds meaning

  Or some great secret

However in the end, it is all fleeting.

  For a name dies with a person, does it not?

A name is something magnificent in its own way

  For the accomplishments of an individual are saved to it

People will remember the name, or so they say.

  But who are we to judge?

A name holds a person's individuality

  Names can be shared by many

But only one person can own it, if they have the right mentality

 Think of a name as a glass case.

A glass case is the foundation that holds precious memories

  These memories are the person

As they travel through life, going on journeys

  The glass case becomes full.

When it shatters, the journey is over

  But someone will come along and pick up the pieces

They will build something new

  And the name will live on.

Reviews

[lovejulez03]

Very interesting write. I don't think I've read anything that goes into depth like this, by starting with something as 'simple' as a name. Well done :)

[Emily]

I love this poem!
Keep it up!!