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Killer Tomatoes

For Vienna, by request. Something has gone terribly wrong in my garden today, My tomatoes are all growling at me with big teeth on display. And when I investigated I got a big surprise, ‘Cause they were staring back at me with big round bulging eyes. Then they started to come after me trying to get a taste, So I had to move a little faster as I was picking up the paste. I became quite concerned as I thought about my loss, Afraid that I would be the one who ended up in the sauce. I started to pull away from them in this deadly match up, But only for a little while since they could easily catsup. Then they crashed right through my door like it was made of balsa, I backed them out with a carving knife and the threat of making salsa. This is not what I had in mind when I planted a tomato vine, It’s not right that my garden should pick on me to dine. I don’t think that I’m out of line and my complaint is perfectly valid After all no one should have to worry about being eaten by their salad. Next year I think that I won’t waste my time planting killer tomatoes, Instead I think I’ll use the space for a run of peaceful red potatoes.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 10/25/2011 11:59:00 AM
OI!... sounds. as if you planted them in the wrong fertilizer... hhehe... i don't think you should plant them potatoes as well... hhahah. imagine 100's of eyes looking at you all bulgy... hhehe you know how potatoes have extra eyes... super enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 10/25/2011 11:25:00 AM
May I make a fun lil recommendation, Tony? Change the way you spell catch up to" ketchup " for an extra fabulous food effect...this poem is superb and entertaining and the most creative one I've read today!! What in the world is that wife of yours feedin' YOU!? I like how you threatened to turn them into salsa...I strongly recommend you avoid salads for a while . ha ha. ...I still have 50 sweet potatoes left over if you are in the area!!...ughhh...! Gwendolen
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Tony Lane
Date: 10/25/2011 11:32:00 AM
I had it as catsup first and changed it to see if anyone would call me on it. You did. Thanks Tony
Date: 10/25/2011 8:06:00 AM
LOL, I'll go near a greenhouse again : )
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Date: 10/24/2011 6:33:00 PM
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad ya did it, hadn't thought of this movie in decades til Vie brought it up!~N
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Date: 10/24/2011 2:57:00 PM
Lots of fun Tony I always know where to come for a smile. :)
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Date: 10/24/2011 1:30:00 PM
Sounds like a bad dream...the kind you sometimes get when you eat too much, late at night! A fun write!
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