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A Chinese Name
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A Chinese Name |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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I used to look up to the west Blaming my parents for my non-existant english name I would much rather be called a Tom, Dick or Harry Than the unglamourous, cringe-inducing Kaile Then I grew up and treaded on my life journey I searched for identity, I prioritised to be contented and happy I gradually fell in love with my alien name For it kept me focussed, it made me forbid pretentious pursuits After all, Kaile means "victorious happiness" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
So nice that your eyes were opened to the beauty of the truth...James |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Kaile, this is a nice little lesson you show us. It's not the name but the person behind it that is important. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Kaile, I like this...quite a lot! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Faterider, Enjoyed the read. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
really?? I thought that it might mean "Insightful poet". . .  wonderful my friend. . . be proud of your name. . . it's a part of you. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
very fine piece, wonderful life lesson shared in a delightful manner! |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Enjoyed it. My name is "victory"(Greek). Your name is beautiful. [This message has been edited by walker (edited 08-15-2001).] |
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shadow of the fall Member
since 2001-08-13
Posts 83Indiana |
yes, it does mean something to know what our names mean, very much so. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kaile~ I've always admired the unique strength of your name~ Wear it with great pride, sweet friend~ You bring much happiness, indeed~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nicely done... I enjoyed the perspective and the ending....says it all |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Faterider, Cute write, enjoyed the read. |
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