My fingernails claw through the cover, gripping to reach the goodness hidden inside
I’m granted with a slight tear, making my face gleam with a mix of satisfaction and pride
Crumbs and debris fall on the counter, venturing away from the group to become astray
But why should I worry about such a mess, when a simple “crunch” and “munch” can make that problem go away
I take the searing, water-filled bowl out of its boiling cave
Gripping it’s sides with tissue-paper covered fingers, I rush to to the nearest counter away from the microwave
Droplets jump from its place, as I put the container down, splashing my hands with scorching hot madness
But I persevere on, because the incompletion of this journey will leave me nothing but sadness
A tsunami emerges as waves of water roll and crash, drowning the noodles and making them toil
Scowling at the clock, I am forced into waiting “patiently” for my gourmet meal to boil
The ticking sound of time is engraved into my brain
But rather than depriving myself of my meal’s full glory, I desperately abstain
Once time has decided to lay mercy on my soul
A waterfall appears, as it races down the sides of the kitchen sink, commencing from the bowl
The noodles now lay there peacefully, al dente yet dreary
So I strive to add some taste, by making this dish flavorful and spicy
Like a mad scientist at work, or a creative toddler at play
I pour in the dry seasoning and wet sauces, making sure that those bland noodles from before don’t live to see another day
Mixing and matching the different components, like a witch brewing up her latest concoction
Rather than the taste itself, I realize that it is the experience that grants me such an addiction
Before my eyes stands my completed bowl of glory
The simplicity yet depth of this dish, grants not only a remarkable taste, but also a story
From how it permits a sense of solitude after a bad day,
To how it conveys both taste and comfort on a single metal spoon, in each and every way
If you haven’t gotten my point by now, I love instant noodles
And someday, in the near future, I hope you try them and love them just as much as I do
P.S. Don’t eat them too much though, they’re not exactly the most healthy dish out there