Woke up with headache bright as sin.
Can’t remember half the trouble that I’d gotten in.
Knew I drank about a third my weight;
had a thirst for something that I couldn’t satiate!

I forgot the name I took last night.
Living life too speedily has got me in a plight!
Now what to do?
Need to simply face a question bare as “Who are you?”

I see it’s time to claim an identity.
Finally come to the center of me!
Ask the question “Who am I?” and answer honestly.
Perhaps this way I’ll find serenity.

Am I a Bobby or an Ace?
Perchance a Peter who has left the human race?
Maybe I could go by Herman, Ralph, or Chase.
Or am I really for-offbase?

Should I try Raphael or Ron?
Possibly Patrick or Paul or Wally-John?
Could I pull off a name that sounds like a come-on?
Something like Fox or maybe Sean?

Claim an identity for me.
A name that makes me a living entity.
Asks the question “Who am I?” and answers honestly.
Perhaps this way I’ll find serenity.