You Knew My Name by Alure Vultee

Alure writes words that touch the reader's heart. Here Alure uses repetition to reinforce her connection with her past. The repetition of the phrase "You knew my name" strengthens the bonds of sacrifice between a grandfather and his granddaughter despite the years between the pair and separates their personal bonding. Another lovely poem by Alure who is able to reach out to her reader through her words.


"You knew my name" by Alure Vultee

You knew my name,
And you fought
For the daughter
that grew insideyour wifes' womb.

You knew my name,
And you fought
For me to have
The freedomsOur forefathers sought.

You knew my name,
And you were fighting
When you learned,
your daughter,was instead a baby boy.

You knew my name,
when you died,
coming home
on that plane.

You knew my name,
Because you chose it
for my father,
the one you thoughtwould be instead your daughter.

You knew my name,
You knew my name,
But did not get the chance
To know your son,or granddaughter
.You fought for us all the same.