My name is Imani and it
means faith
I was named after the
model Iman
She was skinny and tall
with a perfect tanned face
My name is from the
language Swahili
But when I get older I
can name myself freely
Others like it, but I’m
not a big fan
My name is so basic,
it’s boring, and it’s bland
I want a unique name
something that no one has
One that corresponds to
my character is that too much to ask?
My name is as simple as the colors black and white-simile
Wanting my name to go with my flow as the day brings light
- imagery
My family gave me a
nickname, they call me Mani
Everything about it
just doesn’t gratify me
My name first
originated in Eastern Africa
Slowly but surely it
became known in America
I respect my name and my name respects I-
personification
My mother gave it to
me, so it’s one thing I can’t deny
I loved how you rhymed throughout your poem.
ReplyDeleteI like the way how you used the personification of how your name respects you.
ReplyDeleteThe rhyme scheme added a lot of depth to your poem
ReplyDeleteI like that you said at the end "I respect my name and my name respects I." Overall, great job.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you made it rhyme.
ReplyDeleteI love the flow of your poem - and the rhyme scheme. I've never heard if the language Swahili before, though.
ReplyDeleteI liked the flow of your poem and how well it rhymed
ReplyDeleteI don't understand, but it sounded like you knew what you were talking about.
ReplyDeleteI like the rhyming in your poem. Also the simile and imagery you used.
ReplyDeleteI like the rhythm to your poem. It's a great combination of free verse and approximate rhyme!
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you made it rhyme.
ReplyDeleteI liked the rhyme scheme you had going, I also liked how meaningful you made your poem
ReplyDeleteI liked your poem's rhyme scheme and flow, it moves smoothly and naturally. I also liked how you got "Mani" to rhyme with "gratify me." Although it sounds like it should be an approximate rhyme, it sounds more like and exact rhyme.
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