I cook the chocolate
slowly in water
never allowing it to simmer,
until the chocolate and water
melt together, become a satisfying concoction.
Some days, today really,
I squeeze the juice from six tangerines,
Stir in a spoon of honey,
Sit two star anise on the surface
and wait.
Two frothy scoops into a bowl
and I serve the chocolate for you to sip.