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A Potassium Hit's the Thing

A handy snack to fill the hunger gap

can set a tone that's higher than the rest.

The muse likes comfort food when she's been pressed,

with or without that waxy Santa cap.

Though it comes with the convenience of a wrap

sometimes it squelshes into bags or vests.

Gourmet stores sell plastic cases lest

others suffer similar mishaps.

Researchers show it's simple to reverse

effects before performance, reconcile

the panic cycle, calm our frazzled nerves.

A potassium hit's the thing. So for a while

I'll keep a few placebos in reserve ⸻

Bananas have such reassuring smiles.

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First published Quadrant, December 2019.