Writing Name
Frannie Zellman
Frannie, so much more friendly.
Zellman, more Jewish.
The "real" last name,
clipped at Ellis Island,
is stern and ungiving.
Better "Frannie"
as friendly,
"Zellman" as your friendly
salt person.
"Frannie" is outspoken,
a "mentsh," emotes.
"Zellman" argues,
defends, rejoices,
unwinds.
As "Frannie Zellman,"
I smile easily.
I friend. I hug.
As "Frannie," I become.
Evolve. Rethink.
Being "Frannie":
more than fun.
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