Pet Names

“Sweet Cheeks” and “Snookums” don’t Frequent my Lips,
As Deadly as Words like “Waistline” and “Hips.”
“Muffin” and “Puddin'” are in the Same Class,
Calling her that Puts me On My Ass.

Naming her “Kitten” might Give her Some Pause,
Though Coming at Me with Very Sharp Claws.
“Sugar” and “Pickle” I never will Use,
Unless I like Sporting a Very Large Bruise.

“Pet Names” for Her is Just not Her Thing,
Using them only Grief would They Bring.
For Fifty and Nine we’re Married as One,
Just her Given Name- the Others for Fun.