The art of cooking

if she marinates these words long enough
will they turn out to be scrumptious steaks of idea?

just tender enough to not offend
but delicious enough to want another bite

or will the spices be so mixed that the tongue cannot taste
and is forced to hang out for fresh air

that's the trick with contemplating.

she can sit quietly and brood over facts
but she can sit too long and become mute

while others devour her thoughts
serving up dishes she'd long thought of

but didn't have the guts to cook.