The Truth Behind A Name

When I started this blog, I had a mean time trying to find a suitable name for my blog. I realised that there were so many people existing in this world with Anne, Anna and my other names that there was no space for another of it on a new blog. So, I decided to add Belle to Anna...and it became Annabelle. Satisfied, I left it like that without giving it a second thought.

Now, a few days back someone I know sent me this sweet letter. As she is more skilled than I am with English Literature I was overwhelmed to see her taking an active interest in my choice of name for the blog and sending me the link to a poem that was titled "Annabelle".

It also made me realise that things done on an impulse at one end of the world, even as simple as choosing a name, is probably done with great meaning elsewhere in the world. Maybe I should read poetry more often.

Since this is the memory week for me, I suppose I could add this to my blog to commemorate the occasion of how a simple name could actually bring back old memories to others....

My dear friend -

Long, long time back when I was in high school in the states, I bought a book from a garage sale of American Poems. I was very young but loved reading - specially poetry!

I remember the day so very well - came home, it was a sunday - read a poem I still cherish. I saw your blogs and liked the name you used. You are not a close friend, well if I put it in other way, never got the chance to know 'A simple soul put on earth to smell the roses' - Interesting that today I thought I would share this beautiful poem with you. Reason you will know soon when you open the site.

(smiling) Enjoy sweety!