tone
affirms
attitude

choose
words wisely
as you descend
on your desired 
destination

in the meantime
maybe munch on
various 
menu items
that pair perfectly
with your personal
preferences

like 
honey butter
dripping 
from freshly 
baked bread

or
maybe
a collection
of cool crispy
carrots and cucumbers
paired
with a cup
of your preferred
cool-dill condiment

perhaps
a hot drink
that needs to chill
until safe to sip
else risking
searing your
tongue

you are,
by the way,
free
to settle 
for standard
salted nuts
and soda
(with or without ice)

it’s up to you