The Right Idea at the Wrong Time

Years ago You gave me advice. Words at which I failed To understand: A right idea, a wrong time. For I once had an idea In which I quickly cast away Banished it to the depths And did best to forget Though I never did. And so now I pace and ponder Feet tapping against the floor And I fear I made the mistake of trying to burn the truth from my core And now I think of you— your adage proven true And now I sit, patiently As that old idea brews