Growing Up Dana
Not Eligible for Penny Fuller's Challenge
I needed to write something fun today, so I thought maybe I'd do a second entry for Penny Fuller's "D Word Challenge." In the end, it turned out way too long, so I'm just throwing it out there for fun. Hope you enjoy it!
Of all the names she could've picked
To give a newborn son,
My mother, rest her cherished soul,
Gave me a daunting one.
***
My siblings all got normal names
And I was number four.
Perhaps she simply didn't wish
My life to be a bore.
***
I've worn it proudly all these years
Despite some ups and downs
That made my childhood interesting.
(I learned to deal with clowns.)
***
And though, today, I'm old and gray
I'm still asked to repeat
The simple, two-syllable name
To many I first meet.
***
And shown in print, as on a form,
It's often read as "Danna."
And I must patiently explain,
"One 'n,' unlike 'banana'."
***
For those who still can't understand,
Despite how slow I talk,
I usually smile and say,
"Just call me Dan, or Doc"
***
And that, of course, its often met
With "Where does 'Doc' come from?"
To which I quip, "Arizona."
Which leaves most - well, struck dumb.
***
So, I'll just say I've learned to love
The name my mother chose.
Although it's prompted me to punch
Some f*ckers in the nose.
***
(Not really, but I wanted to end on a high note.)
Thanks for Reading! - Doc
About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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equine enigma thundering through the heavens my heart rides bareback *** Authors Note: Once again, I didn't intend to submit another entry for this challenge, but Teresa Renton's "Authenticity" made me realize I had another one up there in my brain, based on a photo I used for another challenge entry several years ago. If you'll pardon the recycling of a favorite image of mine, I think you'll find the subject up there, galloping out of the clouds.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Comments (18)
Hahaha. Fantastic. Well done, Doc.
LOL!!!! Dana, or should I say Doc, I laughed out loud more than once, and the ending was a perfect finish! SO good! Love the photo too! Now we need the story behind the shirt.
This was a fun read, Dan 😉
That was fun!!! Love it!!!!
I'd loveeeeee to punch all those people for you! I don't know what's wrong with them!
Hahah, a high note indeed!! This was great Dana, love that you had some fun today!!
My goodness!! This was such a witty and fun piece! Love how you spun the tale of your relationship to your name!
That last line is just like that punch 😁
Dd ~ I'd always pay a "Penny" for your thoughts when Discount rates apply...! Jj
Loved this. It seemed to be the season for putting stuff up that is not for a specific thing or started as a specific thing. Also, the name Dana is cool and loved that ending!
Aw, I love the poem and the name, Dana. That's how we know it's you.
❤️ it! 😁
Love it Doc, ya made your mother proud she chose the right name for you. It could have been 'Sue'
And now bring on the pirates vs. Ninjas!
This is so funny! You wrote it very well!
Bahahahaha to that ending but not to the ridicule you may have faced. At least you weren't a boy named Sue! Loved this :)
Good to know, lol. I thought Dana was short for something longer! I like the humour and acceptance that weave through your poem.
It's a great name! Great poem too.