I read this poem tonight at the open mic...have a look!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Growing Tomatoes

It’s time
she thought

to grow

after many
years
the plot now lies
fallow

Tomatoes, peppers too
fresh from the vine

she’ll have many days
to hold the soft red
globes
to consider serving
them
slicing
them

she’s not going anywhere
this
year

She’s standing still
while her heart
roams

growing
tomatoes



© 2010 MLC

[mycatfred]

1. Wow

CaliforniaPeggy, that's incredible!
It's my personal favorite of yours, but they are all so good!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. my dear mycatfred!

Well, thank you!

I'm really touched that you like this so much...

I'll try to keep making them at least this good, if not better...

[DesertFlower]

2. i like it. keep them coming.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear DesertFlower...

If you've read me on a more or less regular basis, you'll know that I will keep on posting...

Thank you!

[jotsy]

5. Well tended to details, IMHO

Hearty and colorful is the taste of a single season to stand out from many.

Nice and tidy pickins', indeed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear jotsy!

Thank you...I enjoy making the words vivid, the details interesting, with a minimum of fuss.

Thank you so much!

[Haole Girl]

7. I like it

:-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear Haole Girl!

And I'm glad...

Thanks, sweetie...

:D

[MiddleFingerMom]

9. EXCELLENT!!! And my guess is...

.
...VERY introspective.
.
.
.
.
I had fun imagining what the "globes" might
actually be, although I had to move on from
a particular possibility when I read "serving
them" (like tennis balls? OUCH) and "slicing
them" (OW OW OWWIE OUCHOUCH!!!!!)
.
.
.
This is one of MY favorites of yours, too.
.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear MiddleFingerMom...

Ah, thank you, sweetie...

Yes, you are correct: it is very introspective. I was going to travel east this fall to see the fall colors and some friends. However, I plan now to be in school, getting ready for the MFA...

I felt sad at having to make this choice.

This poem was the result.

The globes are the tomatoes! I understand where your mind went, though. (OW OW OW INDEED!!)


I'm really glad it's one of your favorites too...