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The speaker of the poem expresses deep, authentic love for her partner through unconventional, colloquial, and consumer-focused language. Rejecting the flowery register of typical love poetry, she uses humor and modern brand names to describe her partner's physical traits. She values true intimacy and individuality over idealized, mass-produced beauty standards.
Romantic Partner of The Beloved
The beloved is the subject of the poem, affectionately referred to as the speaker's "honeybunch" and "main squeeze." She is physically described using everyday brand names, possessing pale skin compared to Liquid Paper and hair resembling dishwater Slinkys. Far from a traditional movie idol, she represents a realistic partner whose unconventional traits are fully embraced by the speaker.
Romantic Partner of The Speaker
By Harryette Mullen
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