He stood in the kitchen,

surrounded by pots and pans,

and trying to decide

if he had the makings of a meal.

He found onions

and lettuce,

and tomatoes,

and seasonings,

and nuts

and other legumes.

He began to cook,

and stirred the pot,

with strong odors

and smoke wafting

through the kitchen.

He turned to walk out of the room,

when he realized,

that his meal was full of sizzle,

and no meat.

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