Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ode to a Bitter Melon


I empathize, my odious one

You put such terror on the tongue

If I were as acrid as you

I would be bitter too

2 comments:

  1. How apt! Bitter melon is used for weaning in some cultures. Women rub the juice on their nipples to discourage the little ones form nursing. I learned this when I lived in the South Pacific.

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  2. Wow, that is fascinating! Did not know that. Thanks for sharing!

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