Weight of a Name 

                                                       By: A.X. Bueno    

The weight of a name is a complex thing

It carries with it the weight of generations and all that that brings 

For some that weight is a help and carries considerable power 

For others it’s a burden that can make life more dour 

Which way the weight falls depends on how family life goes 

As well as preconceptions that just come with certain names

There’s also the alphabetical placement to consider when the weight is being proclaimed

There’s a lot of factors that can create pride or shame 

Regardless they all go into the weight of a name

Of course in the end it’s you who truly gives it infamy or acclaim 

Despite the weight and influence of past generations that can wax and wane

When it comes to those who don’t know it’s your job to define the heaviness of your own name

Of course that’s no easy task to be done 

But in the end it’s worth it rather than trying to outrun family histories and preconceptions that you can’t change 

So remember despite all the circumstances and personal or family shame that it is ultimately you determines the weight and legacy of your name