Thyme Anger Recipe

Pinch of nerve 
Splash of pain 
One eye on dignity 
Half a gaze on control 
A pound of narrative 
Three hands of thyme, 
       played watchful
       scorched 
Two teaspoons of sadness, unarticulated 
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Begin by sleeping too little 
Continue without coffee 
Shake well in an unforgiving sun 
Wait until everything appears trite 
Allow to cool
Serve with a hearty side of pepper crow