In My Name

Name Poem by Katherine Chavez

Kathy Ruffy, Beew, Katherina, and “Kristina”

All cuddle into warm sweaters and flounce in dresses.

Hershey wrappers, hoarded chopsticks, and handsome guys adorn my walls

Exercise your voice, they remind me.

Rosy cheeks and wound up hair

Ink comes in many colors; undecided

No hablo Español, I must remind them

Embrace my friendly cat; he does not need to speak.

Cheek biting, lip licking, day dreaming girl

“Hello? I'm home!” I sing in the entryway

Altoids jingle in my smock like a tambourine

Vocal in 5-- high notes hit best in the shower.

Each day holds potential. So remember,

Zzz’s aren’t only for bed. Dream wherever.