Setting the table (first edit )

[ellajam]

Thanks for the thoughtful notes ellajam. I posted this one because I've been editing it in circles for awhile, so I appreciate the help.
1) I'm not in love with the caps on each line. More a product of auto-correct fatigue.
2) Not in love with "pastel" either. Thanks for confirming.
3) I wanted the 2nd stanza to feel a bit like a hangover, but you're right, it is still more awkward than needed. I think I can chop a few words.
4) Glad you liked the end. I'm still not happy with the word "keep", but it works better than "hold" or "leave".

Very helpful guidance. Thanks,
Paul

I like keep, it's the one that works best for both microwave and emotions.