notyaboo

You are not my sugar,
ackee in my saltfish,
curry in my chicken,
or beef in my patty.

The significance of you
in my life is small,
and in most instances
does not exist at all.

So don’t call me sweetheart,
Sugar plum, darling, deary,
Ma, boo, honey, princess, or babe.

You don’t get my kisses,
Won’t have me as your Mrs.
My eyes are not your haven,
You do not own this raeven.

So next time you wish
to have my attention,
please keep your greeting plain
and simply just use my name.