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Off The Cuff - Chuck's Poems
Sason:
I like them both, Chuck. But you already know that.
milomorris:
I like "Free" very much. Mostly because that's how I've been feeling lately. Back in the fall, I left a job that was starting to eat at my soul. And part of that was my fault. Sometimes I just give too much. But that's over now, and I'm free to sing, help non-profits, work on my house, and let my relationship grow to the next level. Feels great.
"What's in a Name" brings up an ongoing question. For me, I don't particularly like the term partner to describe David. But do realize that people understand what that term means, and I will use it in formal communications for the sake of clarity. Generally, I simply refer to David as my man. Obviously, we're not spouses since there is no legal arrangement between us. Spouse is gender-neutral, and very official. I doubt I'll ever use it in conversation. Most people don't. And even if we were married, domestically partnered, or civilly united, the term husband would be inadequate to describe either of us. Husband means "master of the house," and since there is no such dynamic in our relationship, the term doesn't apply.
CellarDweller:
Thanks Sonja and Milo, I'm glad you like them.
Milo, I was never aware that husband meant "master of the house," very interesting.
The poem was inspired by a chapter in a book written by gay author Michael Thoms Ford. He does romance novels now, but has 4 or 5 books that would be defined as comedy. The chapter is titled "Name Calling" and deals with this subject. At the time he was with a man named Patrick, and said he would just refer to him in conversation as "Patrick" and when someone who was unfamiliar with them would ask "Who's Patrick" he would (depending on his audience) alternate between "boyfriend", "partner", "husband" or "stud-beast".
milomorris:
--- Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2012, 10:00:50 pm ---The poem was inspired by a chapter in a book written by gay author Michael Thoms Ford. He does romance novels now, but has 4 or 5 books that would be defined as comedy. The chapter is titled "Name Calling" and deals with this subject. At the time he was with a man named Patrick, and said he would just refer to him in conversation as "Patrick" and when someone who was unfamiliar with them would ask "Who's Patrick" he would (depending on his audience) alternate between "boyfriend", "partner", "husband" or "stud-beast".
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BWAAHAAHAAHAAA!!!
That's GREAT!!! That reminds me of a fellow singer who decided to start using "booty pirate" in place of "gay." We worked together in Memphis, and you should have seen the reactions he would get. It backfired one night. We were at a bar doing karaoke, and a drunk woman started mauling him. When he said, "Honey, I'm a booty pirate," she told him that she liked anal sex. The rest of us laughed about that for the rest of our time in Memphis.
CellarDweller:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Milo, that's hysterical! "Booty Pirate!" I wish I could've seen your faces when that woman made her statement!
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