My name " Eleftheria " is a Grecian name which is rather common amongst Greeks and in Greece itself. As is tradition, a long-lived custom, the first Greek daughter is usually named after her father's mother, and so I am. That, in and of itself, is such a deep honor and has forever bonded me to my beloved " yiayia " in ways that I do not think another could even begin to contemplate unless his/her namesake just so happened to be one of the most beloved people they had ever known. She is the kindest, most caring, and God-fearing woman I have ever encountered; I stand in awe of her uniquely pleasant persona. I thank her, and my mother, for allowing me the responsibility of continuing to bring respect to the name " Eleftheria ," for trusting me to carry such a special name with all of the care that my grandmother has and hers before her and so on... My name is used to convey the most desirable state of existence pursued and prayed for by every single human being on the face of this Earth. When it is translated into English or merely spoken in the Greek language through simple conversation, my name inspires the spirit and moves the heart. What does " Eleftheria " mean, you must certainly be wondering? ...It means FREEDOM . ...It means LIBERTY . I am so extremely proud of my Greek heritage and am even more honored to have been blessed with such a name as this. (Granted, growing up, neither my teachers nor my fellow schoolmates could ever make heads or tails as to how to even begin to pronounce my name, causing me some frustration. I also cannot omit the scandalously heartless taunts that accompanied the nickname of " Rhea " which seemed to haunt me year after year as the school seasons slowly passed.) But, now to be a grown woman that has hopefully matured into the type of responsible adult that my mother always wished me to be, I can fully understand, appreciate, and admire the full meaning of my name and feel deeply enhanced and ultimately gifted to have had the experience of growing with such a distinctive name. As my father always told me, from wee-years to woman, " You should take pride in your name and protect it with all that you got. Your name is all you really have in this world." ...And so I continue to be proud and continue to protect and bring dignity to myself, " Eleftheria ."
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, and quote is "I tend to run abit high-strung, completely bursting with inner energy (although I have no idea where it all even comes from!) I mean, you would think my seat was on fire the way I fidget and bounce around sometimes!!! I can't hardly stand to sit still for". - I am a girl from Arkansas (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm continuously reminding myself to stop distressing over every single detail of my morning, day, week, month, of my whole life. I tend to deeply contemplate every moment and experience to no end....
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Poems I'm focused on
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A woman taught to lead, not follow,
I am my mother's daughter.33 lines, September 20. In Hypocritical-Teachings, Anxiety, Personal Insecurities, Strong Personality Shut-Away -
Take the worst situations imaginable
and squeeze them into a ball.43 lines, September 20. In Despair, Unfairness, Relationship~Woes, Loneliness, Emotional~Torture, Affliction
My Poetry
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An unforgivable deed,
An act of extreme betrayal.26 lines, September 30. In Deciete, Lies, Misleading Love, Untrustworthy Soul-Mate, Hurtful Woes, Tears Unleashed -
Thoughts and feelings floating through my mind
Twisted emotions I continuously try to hide...22 lines, 1 comment, September 20
My journal entries
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To whom it may concern: Emotion ran high when I read an article in the "Enquirer" regarding the torture and bludgeoning to death of a baby kitten named "Kallie" by a man by the name of "Richard Basina." What I found to be even more disgusting than the cruel demise of the baby animal- the unimaginable maSeptember 30, In Blackenedsoul, Disgust, Evil, Intollerable behavior, Meanspirited, Protect innocent. 400 words. → Make first comment?
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I am comfortably content and hopeful that things will turn out as they should. I hope... Oh God, do I hope. A means of my own income would make my day. Then everything would be extra bright and sunny in-my misty sky. I just pray each night I've made the right choices my first time around for life is too precious to w
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"...This is a short piece written in hopes of shedding even the dimmest of light upon the issues and emotional obstacles that an average person has been faced with in a single lifetime, most markedly in just the beginning thus far... Astoundingly troublesome and equally tough, my rough road has been full of amazing tSeptember 20, In Enlightenment, Free from falsities of the worl, Optimistic about being pessemis. 300 words. → Make first comment?
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freedomdagreek : Just me signing my own stuff... on September 19Lame? ...2bad! Somebody's got2 get this party started! Hope every1 who reads my works can appreciate the true emotions and views conveyed there within....
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raw love on May 10welcome welcome welcome
