they just spit it out

despite

being a baby, a relatively

new born

infant.

babies know what they like

or don't like.

put a spoon

full of something

in their mouths and either

their eyes will

light up,

or they'll shake their

heads

and grimace

and spit it out.

there's something there

to be learned

in that.

i'll pass on the lima beans,

thank you.

and you can give my slice

of carob cake

to someone else.

you don't want to see

what happens

if i take a bite.