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Odd-Tempered


I hate hot chocolate.

Just one searing sip and I want to scream.

I want to toss the mug against the window,

Shattering clay and glass intermingled.

But then it would cause others to holler,

And they would be quick to point their fingers,

When I should have been given warm chocolate.

I desire no burning beverage,

I desire no sizzling skillet,

I desire no taste bud scorching sauce.

I just want something that can keep me warm,

As opposed to burn up my mood alive.

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Steven Elliott Caedmon Shinder

I am a poet, lyricist, and novelist. Attended UC Irvine 2014-2018, where I double majored in Literary Journalism and English with the Creative Writing Emphasis. Studied abroad at University of Sussex Autumn 2017. Author of Standalones and Stepping Stones: Lemons Loom Like Rain. Go to stevenshinder.com for more info.

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