In the name of the label

In the name of the label 

Labels,

Helpful or not?

They define and preconceive 

And give to us meanings 

Upon how we see ourselves 

And who we are in the world 

All in the name of the labels 

Living in the time of labels 

In turn, 

We are seen 

Not as ourselves 

But as a label 

Sometimes ones we assign to ourselves

But often by others 

And their stereotypes 

In the name of the labels  

Labels 

Are like copies 

A reproduction, 

Over time

Looses its meaning

Without knowing living 

But as a lived expression 

We must ask

In name of labels

Do they serve us well?

Our lives are deeper 

Pulsing hearts beat out meaning 

And never lived 

Our authenticity 

Woven through a rich tapestry 

Are in the name of the label

Often ignored 

Never displayed 

Our lives are more than a mere labels

And in turn 

Each other