the heavens were always missing me

if I could rename myself starlight

maybe I would float up into the sky

rebelling against my predisposition

sinking darker than midnight

if I could rename myself golden

maybe all men would want me

for my value as well as beauty

a trophy worth the trouble

if I could rename myself confidence

maybe my chin would raise and

my fear of failing would dissipate

conviction guiding my gut

if I could rename myself sunshine

maybe I wouldn't be so afraid

of the night time and maybe my

eyes would always be bright

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If you could rename yourself, who would you be?

julieangevine

A new name

My name would be Amber. When others chant my name it would have the feeling of sweet maple syrup from a forest in Vermont. They would relish the tingling sensation of calling my name.

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If you could rename yourself, who would you be?

Midnightninja

@RiverSong

You are so perfect. Everything you write is so inspiring and amazing. I know that many would kill to have your talent! To all the Prose people out there, let's tell her that we love her and appreciate her writing. Say so in the comments!

Challenge

If you could rename yourself, who would you be?

SherlockAt221B

Anything but Olivia

So many people I've met since my face began to mature have told me I resembled an Olivia, no matter how many times I demanded Sophia is my name. I wouldn't want to be called Olivia--please, anything but Olivia. It hasn't always been annoying. But I know for a fact that everyone wants to stand out and be unexpected once in a while. If it means not being Olivia, I'll take that chance.