Charles Messina Poet Free verse

In Good Taste

God, I love her 
She is perfect in every way 
I must say... 
When you made her, 
you over-achieved making beauty 
Ever since I first seen her, I loved her 
I love her for what she gives to me 
I love her the way she looks 
I love her because... 
she listens and never talks back
Rain or shine she looks amazing 
You made her skin- smooth and shapely 
You made her scent that of fruit
You made her fruit- in good taste 
You made her long and curvy 
Tonight, 
Her fruits will touch my lips 
Tonight,
My tongue will taste her sweetness 
Tonight, 
I will eat her... 
first tomato! 

God, I love... my tomato plant!

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Christopher Delegans July 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM Very clever! What a fun read and worthy POTD. Belated congrats, Charles!

Valsa George July 10, 2026 at 9:54 AM Till the end, I thought you were talking about your lady love. What a delightful twist at the end. Congratulations Charlie on your POTD

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 8, 2026 at 9:51 AM Hello Charles, Congrats on POTD! There’s a real charm in how you praise the simple gifts of summer, how a single tomato becomes beauty, gratitude, and good humor all at once. A delightful twist and a joy to read. Blessings, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2026 at 11:56 PM Happy to see this fun one got POTD. I could have sworn that I commented before. Anyway, big congrats

Constance La France July 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM Charlie, I'm smiling too, I thought I was reading a sexy romantic poem, well it was sort of the but the object of your love was a tomato plant_ congratulations on receiving a deserving POTD honor ~

Brandy Nicole July 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM I'm smiling at you, Charles. : ) You're teasing the senses with your words again. And yes, I love tomatoes. So yummy. : ) Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. Hugs and blessings. : ) Brandy

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Sounds like you are very blessed. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............

I Am Anaya July 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM Wow, took us on a twisty ride there, Charlie. Great humor, great title & Congratulations on POTD! Blessings

Gershon Wolf July 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM Ha, ha. You had me going there, Charlie. Excellent POTD. Thanks, gw

Dorothy Gibbons July 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM Hey well deserved POTD Charles its fabulous~ love is a very splendid thing happy writing hugs

Mike Bayles July 5, 2026 at 7:19 AM What a nice turn at the end. Congrats on potd.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 5, 2026 at 6:34 AM - It was juicy ... congrats on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM Yes, it was! Thank you, Anne-Lise :) hugs

Tania Kitchin July 5, 2026 at 5:07 AM Charlie, a fun poem. Love the surprising ending. Congratulations on POTD. Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:50 AM Thank you, Tania :)

Natasha L Scragg July 5, 2026 at 5:04 AM Huge congrats on poem of the day! :-D The twist at the end is comedic genius! Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:50 AM Thank you, Natasha :)

sara Etgen-Baker July 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM your poetic humor always delights. congrats on your POTD designation. wishing you well Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:51 AM Thank you, Sara :)

Unseeking Seeker July 5, 2026 at 2:24 AM Hahaha ~ what a tease! Fabulous! Warmest congratulations on POTD, Charles Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM LOL- Thank you, U.S. :)

Zyrool Gifford July 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM Hello Charles, congratulations on your beautifully creative poem being featured as POTD. An excellent piece. Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM Thank you, Zyrool :)

Tom Cunningham July 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM Lol, enjoyed the humour Charlie, love a sprinkle of salt on mine. Congrats on POTD. Tom Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM Thanks, Tom. Yes, a sprinkle of salt and a dash of pepper. Across the seas we grow Jersey tomatoes here in New Jersey. They are big, red and juicy. A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with mayo, salt & pepper is one of my favorites :)

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh July 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM A light- hearted,witty poem with a clever twist at the end.Enjoyed reading it.Congratulations on your POTD win. Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM Thank you, Akham :)

Beryl Edmonds July 5, 2026 at 12:36 AM Who wouldn’t love a tomato, especially when it’s home grown. Congratulations Charles on having received Poem of the Day… Beryl Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM Thank you, Beryl. There's nothing like a good home-grown juicy tomato. I can eat a tomato sandwich with mayo salt & pepper for lunch everyday lol. :)

Karen Jones July 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM lol! I enjoyed your potd! Congratulations Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 6:01 AM Thank you, Karen :)

Natasha L Scragg July 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM LOL ... love the twist at the end Charles. Added to faves. Its brilliant. :-D Charles Messina July 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM Thank you so much, Natasha. Now that made my day :)

Deb M July 4, 2026 at 6:10 AM A little bit naughty there Charlie….made me chuckle!! Debx Charles Messina July 4, 2026 at 9:35 AM Oops...lol Happy 4th, Deb Charliex