If you espouse
these two tiny words
'not yet'
you'll not regret
and some day
be richly rewarded-

sadly
most cant' wait
diving into that
of which
they aren't prepared-
the damage
has been done
and there's no turning back-

all great things are wrought
from diligence and patience
no plant or flower
can overnight flourish

this simple philosophy
of 'not yet'
I've for all past years
faithfully  followed-
it has failed me never
nor caused me any regret