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Cherry Tomato Plant

 

I made a plan to plant cherry tomato plants 
in hanging baskets on my balcony
to keep them away from those pesky squirrels,
it worked, except I have been waiting all summer
for at least one tiny tomato to ripen . . . 
then, suddenly, the branches are dripping in red.

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David Crandall Date: 8/20/2025 8:38:00 PM Ooh great, tasty news! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 8/21/2025 3:53:00 AM David, thank you for the compliment, blessings ~ Constance

Valsa George Date: 8/19/2025 10:30:00 PM Wow... a beautiful idea. Your basket laden with ripe tomatoes is a pleasurable sight. Beautifully written verse, dear Constance and an attractive image. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 8/20/2025 3:50:00 PM Valsa, thank you for the compliment, and comment, it was just an idea I had and it worked out wonderfully, blessings ~Constance