My Name Created The Limerick

One day at work, I noticed associates would call me Daryl at times instead of Darnell. I found this, as Mr. Spock would say, “Fascinating” because these people were not new employees. They’ve known me for many years but still, at times would greet me as Daryl, David, or Donnell. A guy I worked with (I’ll call him Frank) noticed this and decide it must be a subliminal occurrence. They, at most times did not realize the faux pas unless I corrected them. This gave me the idea to write a story called “What’s My Name,” – about a man killing people who mispronounced his name. I had fun with that one.

A few weeks ago, my writing group came up with the prompt “Purpose.” I decided to write the short story below, continuing the name blunders called:

“The Darnell Dilemma“

Darnell is my name. Strong, classic, and with a certain undeniable swagger. Call me anything else will get you the dagger. The dagger is not death; it is revenge. Revenge is best served cold. Take poor old Pete. He called me Daryl. How long has he known me? Years. He got a hard twist to his ear. Oops! I say as he runs in fear, it wasn’t on purpose, but I laugh till I tear.

Then Betty called me Davie, scratching her head, then saying maybe…The dagger she got was my thumb in her soup, after my hands cleaned poop from my boot. Oops! I say it wasn’t on purpose, but the smirk I had gave me a hoot.

I want to give acquaintances that have known me for years a break… if they call me by another name. I want to but I cant, that’s the game. That’s what happened to Jack. I took a bite out of his sandwich and put the rest back. Oops I say, it wasn’t on purpose, it just looks that way on the surface.

Darrius, David, Damon, and Dylan call me those… and I’m the villain?

I warn everyone with a devilish chuckle. The next time this happens, someone gets my knuckle.

To my surprise HR let me go. I was escorted outside with police in tow. If they think of me now it will be by my name, because I got 15 minutes of fame. 😉

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Recently, my nerdy writing group suggested creating a Limerick as our next prompt. Pulling elements from”The Darnell Dilemma,” I am continuing with a name-themed limerick called:

“The Mis-Spelling Of Darnell“

Darnell at work, his pronouns fame,

Strike’s out when you misspell his name.

Pete got an ear twist,

While Betty’s soup missed,

My police escort was lame.

I hope you liked this post. I did. Enjoy life and laugh at yourself sometimes…you’ll live longer. 😎