Wormwood

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In the past wormwood (the plant that absinthe comes from) was used to wean children. It was put on the mother's nipple and the bitter taste deterred the child. I think it must be one of the first times an infant finds his or her trust broken.

I think this is the first time I've written a poem since high school, so please give constructive, helpful comments. I know nothing about technique, so please pick it apart. All I knew was the image I was trying to convey. Thank you!


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UPDATE: Anyone who has been following my journal may know what the poem means to me. But it's applicable to a large variety of situations. Tell me what it means to you.