Habanero (for Alex)

And like the pepper 
as we age we 
do develop different colors 
and hopefully our spiciness
never diminishes but maybe 
it adopts a new 
patina causing those who 
know to appreciate it 
Almost everything when fresh
is allegedly better sought 
after then quickly consumed 
but there are other 
things that when aged 
become even more treasured 
especially by those who 
are willing to wait