A FAMILY NAME
Our
name has hate in it
when it is said or
written.
Given to me to have and
to hold.
It also has a ley
(pronounced lee)
Likened to a sprawling
meadow
Of auld Scotland’s
reign.
Some
pronounce it hat-el-y
But that’s not how
it goes
Some even forget the
two e’s
And we are left with y.
When
all put together it is easy
Only two syllables is
Hate-ley
so important to the
clan.
It’s my son’s
Celtic heritage
Please deny him not
of his birth’s
right name.
Terri A Hateley (Now known as TeAnne) © May1. 1999
Inspired by all the people who spell/pronounce the family name wrong. And written for my Son.