Hi Constance,

This is a fantastic poem. The tone is thoughtful but tinged with anxiety. It grabs all the reader's attention and makes them want to read on. The poem is about a time in your life when you were inundated with strong desires and cravings but wanted peace. I am hoping that the rest of your life has been filled with peace. I loved this poem and read to the last word. The rhyme is well done and consistent. It gives the poem a wonderful rhythm. The meter is consistent from line to line. The poem flows extremely well. It is a pleasure to read. You have used punctuation and grammar consistently in this poem. There is nothing to distract the reader from their reading pleasure. Great job.