Fermentation #1

Giving things time. Is not my strength.

This could be good practice. In

giving things time.

If you only want something if it can

happen Right Now, do you actually

want it?

If you really want something, you

should be willing to wait for it?

"If you aren't sure how

you feel about that thing,

Give yourself time to figure out how

you feel about that thing."

You don't always have to jump ahead.

Or force others to jump ahead.

People don't like being forced to

jump ahead.

They like to go at their own pace.

Let them.

Even if it's hard

and makes you anxious

and you write a million drafts of a

text you never send.

Don't send it, not just yet. 

It's ok to let things take time. 

Let them lie dormant, for a little

while.

Let them gain magic

And momentum.

Just because nothing's happening

on the surface

Doesn't mean nothing is happening at all.

Let it rise to the top of

its own natural buoyancy.

Let it ferment.

Fermentation always works better below

the surface of the brine.

In a dark, cool place

Hidden away from interruption,

distraction.

Fermentation can't be forced.

It can't be rushed.

Can't be fast-forwarded.

Neither can the natural development

of a relationship

But when they emerge

after apparent dormancy

When in fact, entire worlds, ecosystems,

Colonies bubbled under the surface

There is that much more depth of

flavor

That much more complexity

And at the same time, blending

Harmonizing.

Because all of the bases are covered

All of the foundations taken care of

The necessities tended to.

The brewing, stewing, cooking up of something new.

On low heat,

simmering, for hours

And when it's served up,

You're grateful for each second

you managed to wait.

Author's Note

#1 because I hope to do the magic of fermentation justice in writing, one day.

This was a journal entry that emerged in the form of a poem months ago when I was attempting to hide my enthusiasm for a budding romantic relationship
At that point I didn't know, but I do now, that nothing was going to come of it.
I'm trying not to let that cheapen the sentiment of these verses.

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

he he like my name implies I jump headfirst into the wall all of the time. Because of this I'm a phrenologists wet dream :0 I'm not saying I haven't matured in time... cause that would be a lie I'm still a passionate furry flurry it seems the only thing i have patience for is revenge I savor the justices like a fine wine. This is a great thought flow poem Mr Lizard if only i could take your advice....

[Chris Shaw]

My immediate thought after reading your lines was remembering that old saying "act in haste, repent at leisure". I can also hear my parents telling me to be patient. I am a fairly patient person myself, not one who is likely to react on the spur of a moment to a situation, one who likes to cogitate on the facts before I make decisions. I have to say, I have probably saved myself some heartache because of that, so there are no regrets on my part.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it's a hard decision to make between acting now or being patient...either way there can be regret..."oh, why did i wait, it's too late now"
or, "thank god i didn't act impulsively, i would have made the wrong decision."

j.