Real Names

"Day and Night"

In my dreams, my name is graceful swan-

beautifully flying through the dark night sky.

When I wake up, my name is dazed and distracted,

in the state between asleep and awake.

In school, my name is "girl who gets good grades,"

known for nothing other than my report card.

To my friends, my name is sunshine,

always looking on the bright side.

At home, my name is busy bee,

always working hard on various activities.

As I fall asleep, my name is peaceful philosopher,

contemplating the thoughts bouncing around in my brain.

"Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday"

Yesterday my name was drama nerd,
working hard on the day's activities.
Today my name is sleepy scholar-
tired, but working hard.
Tomorrow my name will be nervous Nelly,
anxious about the opportunity being presented.
Secretly, I know my name is shining star
whose light has been hidden.
My name once was carefree child,
free from worry about the world.