I am not one of those instant meals
that you stick in
then pop out in mere minutes.
I am a simmer.
I am a soak.
I take a while to get started,
to complete,
and then to consume.

I am not to everyone’s taste
am not always appropriate
for every lifestyle.
I am not necessarily for all seasons
but in seasoned
and can be spicy.

I am not fast.
I am not quick.
I am determined.
I am decided.
I am dedicated
and,
if you opt to try me
I think you may come
to like me
eventually.