Can you find my temper?

Can you find my temper? (A Senryū)

Step on her again?

Watch out, her temper’s brewing!

don’t let her lose it!

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Note this aunt’s advice

“When she is angry with you

Don’t fan the fire!”

… least it explode!

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‘Don’t fan the fire’ means don’t argue, go hide in your room, or go out for a walk. Talk when things cool down!

Quote:

“When I lose my temper, honey, you can’t find it any place.”
― Ava Gardner

“When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.”
― Thomas Jefferson

“When anger rises, think of the consequences.” — Confucius