In a Name

What’s in a name; what’s in its word?

Either one spoken inopportune seems to be absurd.

What’s in a man, and what’s in a woman?

Why did my father bless these two and

command this sacred union.

 

What’s in a boy and what’s in a girl?

Please tell me what’s in their puppy dog tails

that helps them rule the world.

 

What’s in repentance and what’s in a prayer

What’s in these words toward Zion

That leaves me without despair?

What’s in my faith and what is in your hope

What is in my father’s house that caused my love to elope?