Tuesday, September 11, 2012

My name


My name is Marlayna.

My name is pronounced Mar-LAY-nah.

My name is unique because it didn't come out of a baby book.

My name is much more than just any " name ".


M is for- Munificent, for I am extremely liberal in giving.

A is for- agreeable, it's the best side of me.

R is for- refreshing, the sparkling side of me.

L is for- luxury, the luxury of my smile.

A is for- advantage, for I am blessed with.

Y is for- yearn, my innermost desires.

N is for- nice, need I say more?

A is for- able, for which I am capable of being.


My name is of the German origin and means " Variant of Madeline Woman from Magdala".


Danielle, for which is my middle name. Thanks to my Aunt Staci.


D is for- discreet, I can keep a secret.

A is for- accomplished, in all that I do.

N is for- natural, the genuine side of me.


I is for- interest, that I show in others.

E is for- elegant, that was born within me.

L is for- look, the way I look at life.

L is for- lovely, the loveliness of my smile although I can be a buffoon at times.

E is for- extrovert, for the outgoing garish side of me.


Danielle is my middle name that was given to me by my Aunt Staci. My middle name is Hebrew for "God is my judge."


My name is unique, it has self respect.


My name has honesty


My name isn't just another ordinary name like Ashley or Taylor.


My name is Marlayna Danielle Ellington.


This is my name.



13 comments:

  1. I like the acrostic poems that were mixed in with the rest of your poem! :)

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  2. It was very different, good job girl (:

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  3. Omg girl I di not know you oils right like that!!!!!!!

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  4. Flat out. "Ths is my name." Awesome job!

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  5. Showing the great comparable ways of your name is a great way to show how you recognize others, but showing you are also magnificent.(:

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  6. I loved all the words you used to describe yourself. They were spot on. I loved this poem <3

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  7. That wasn't the rough draft I read but it was very beautifully written (: I love it

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  8. Really, really, REALLY well written! I love how you went in depth with your first name and your middle name. :D

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  9. Marlayna,
    I really liked how you included the hebrew origin of your name. Excellent writing.

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  10. Wow, that was just awesome I really like how u made your poem an acrostic but at the end you added to what you had already said...

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  11. That was really cute and you are a very good writer and your writing skills are deep and I love your name I think its very pretty .... :))

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  12. Your personality is definitely incorporated in your poem. I really like how you set it up, and the confidence behind the words. I really like your poem!

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