i said what i said about my name
to explain where i am careful about them
because of what i learned early

how it can make for that face so betrayed looking at me when i had no idea what i did or was supposed to do or not do

i dont know what it is to have a standard name
if it is easy to tune out

my name said in anger? i wince
my name said at all is rare to never
only from the zagros mountains
am i becoming familiar hearing it