My real name is Alexis Briana Ware.
Yesterday my name was little girl, wasted potential, disrespectful child, not good enough friend, and insecure oddball.
Today my name is alpha female, unstoppable cannon, thick queen, the best friend you could have, and God’s beloved daughter.
Tomorrow my name will be Mrs. My Husband’s Last Name, most influential public figure, Mama, lovely wife, and Legend.
Secretly I know my name is rejection, insecure, fear, and empty-hearted.
My name once was Dora.
By Alexis B. Ware, Class of 2020
The Panther Perspective 