Gillian, no that doesn’t fit
But it’s what my mum named me
I like her reason why because she
knew a Gillian with a certain style
to which she aspired
but I know she has her own
which is quite a bit like mine.
Gill, no way that’s me
there were too many Gills by far
for this G to add to the pile
and yet it stuck for a while.
Then along came Mr G
the first to call me Gilly ,
a fit that worked at last
that I began to feel belonged
not one in every road
and even if it rhymes with silly
with Nkeiru added to it
it’s mine and mine alone.
The Daily Post prompt today says
Write about your first name: Are you named after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself?
I had a bit of fun with this, names are funny things aren’t they? I don’t think I could choose one for myself, I suppose we grow into our names?
Gill, Gilly
Lucid Gypsy 
Love it, sweet Gill, Gilly! 🙂
🙂 ❤
I don’t know you personally, but count you as one of my “blogging buddies” and looking at your lovely portrait avatar you are certainly a Gilly and not a Gillian.
S.w.e.e.t. I love this poem, Gilly. ❤ ❤ ❤
I guess you're right. We probably do grown into our names.
I’m so pleased to see you writing< Gilly. I know you been doing Haiku and other types of poetry but your writing is always so well done. Bravo … on this post. I feel the same as you; eventually, one has to find their own name and love it. Super post ….!!!!
Isadora 😎
Oh thanks so much I’m really struggling with writing at the moment and have been for some time 😟 both versions of your name are lovely one fun and the other elegant!
Beautifully written poem sis. I like Gilly Nkeiru. Gilly sounds warm, welcoming and fun to be with 😊
I like both Gillian and Gilly!
How glad I am that I’ve returned to the blogosphere for this. A lovely poem, and a lovely reflection on you and your name.
Great one Gilly,, I was going to do this but could not think of anything for my name Gerald. apart from never liking it… yours reminded me of my mother’s point…
Thanks Gerry, I must say that I can’t imagine you as Gerald 😄
my family are the only ones who call me Gerald…
Loved this, Gilly. The name really suits you. I’m so glad that my hubby doesn’t call me Silly. 🙂
What fun! I could tell a story on this one (but I haven’t time) xx