technicalities

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name

The domain's name was inspired by William Blake's poem A Poison Tree.

dictionary

poi·son (poizn)
n. A substance that causes injury, illness, or death, especially by chemical means. Something destructive or fatal.


tree (tr)
n. A perennial woody plant having a main trunk and usually a distinct crown.

the poem

A Poison Tree » William Blake


I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.


And I water'd it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears;
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.


And it grew both day and night,
Till it bore an apple bright;
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.


And into my garden stole
When the night had veil'd the pole:
In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.


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