I was named for George and Ann
my grandfather and aunt
on my mother’s side.
They sit adjacent,
separated by generations
and a hyphen.
 
The hyphen is important.
It cuts and divides me
as age and time did them;
Allows me to be
two people at once.
It connects and confuses.
 
Jo-Ann is professional.
Jo-Ann is responsible.
She pays the bills,
does the housework,
schedules meetings in
her work diary.
 
Jo is down the pub with her mates.
Jo believes in witches and faeries.
She is funny, passionate,
creative, loyal.
She names her appliances
and cries at adverts.
 
My hyphen joins them.
In me, as one.