Never trust a lover who in the throes of passion

calls you 'Baby' or 'Babe' -

that generic name for a sex partner

whose body is equally generic.

 

It means in an unguarded moment 

the name of someone else entirely

might slip out with an orgasmic yelp

which definitely would not be cool

a real mood buster.

 

In fairness such caution

does mark a certain level of empathy

for the partner's psyche - 

and the clever talker obviously hopes

for another fling.

 

There must be a lot of sex around 

with 'Babe' this and 'Baby' that

non-committal pap for the fizz of the minute 

a slug of  soda pop

compared to fine wine on the palate.

 

 

 

Cynthia Buell Thomas

Oct., 2016