I was given a past because I bear your name Your blood flows like a raging river through my veins I am faced with a presence because I bear your name But as for a future I must stake my own claim Through the years on this maiden voyage I have traveled far and wide and met a fine suitor I have made an addition to my surname in the hyphenated form But I just can't bring myself to change I will always bear your name
Reason for writing:
I wrote this poem because I have been married for a number of years
but I can't seem to let go of my maiden name.
Birth sign: Not entered
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