Old Buck Poet Rhyme

My Honey Makes Sweet Salsa

My “Honey” Makes
“Sweet” Salsa.

My “Honey” has a green thumb
Her lovely garden, how it grows.
It seems she gets a good return
From every “penny” that she sows.

Each summer about this time
Her tomatoes start to blush
As they start to “pile up”
She’s in her kitchen, in a rush.

She got this wonderful recipe
From a preacher’s wife we know
Of course she’s “tweaked it”some
That’s how “family” recipes grow.

She’s got her “system” down
To produce this wonderful stuff.
To have a season pass me by
Would make my life real tuff.

She picks and peels tomatoes
Plumb & red, now sliced & diced
She grabs a lovely onion with
Some peppers, nicely spiced.

That’s as fine a recipe detail
As I’m allowed to share.
I keep her secret for myself
Cause she just wouldn’t care.

I want to feel this salsa
Is “special” made and just for me.
Cause it’s the very greatest
Anyone’s salsa could ever be.

So now I’ve shared my story
It’s made me long to dip a few
And if you lived a little closer
I’d share a fresh scoop with you.

Written by oldbuck Aug 8, 2015
After his “Honey” had just finished
making a fresh batch of her salsa.

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Brandy Nicole March 31, 2019 at 7:23 PM Yummy!!! I love Salsa. It sounds like your wife created a Masterpiece indeed, with food. As you, create incredible moments with words. Your thoughts make my mouth water. It's Salsa time. :) Brandy Old Buck April 1, 2019 at 9:53 AM Brandy: If I could rhyme like my wife cooks, we'd be rich. As it is, I'm the rich one with her in our kitchen. Thanks for reading and commenting. oldbuck

Paul Callus August 17, 2015 at 2:02 AM Some recipes are meant to stay in the family, otherwise they lose their uniqueness:) Your wife's salsa sounds enticing...pity I live so far away!! All the best. // paul Old Buck April 1, 2019 at 9:52 AM Paul: I always enjoy reading a comment from a writer I respect. Sorry I didn't find this years ago. Thank you for reading my stuff and the thoughtful comment. oldbuck

Emile Pinet August 11, 2015 at 3:57 PM The author uses good imagery and maintains a poetic flow through the whole piece. I enjoyed reading this poem, it rings true and real. Emile. Old Buck April 1, 2019 at 9:51 AM Emile: I don't believe I received a notice of this comment all those years ago. It was fun to get one when I found it today. Thank you very much. Folks seldom comment on my rhyming. More often just like the story. :o) oldbuck

Jan Allison August 9, 2015 at 4:04 PM Oh old buck my mouth is watering ... I love a nice tasty zingy salsa sauce have never tried to make it! Hugs jan xxx Jan Allison August 9, 2015 at 4:17 PM MMMM sounds delicious Old Buck:-) I love cooking and baking but now my son is at university I don't tend to bake so often but my hubby adores it when he gets in and there are fresh scones and biscuits in the kitchen:-) hugs jan xx Old Buck August 9, 2015 at 4:14 PM Jan: My wife makes it look easy but is suspect it isn't. We just cut into a fresh 3 berry pie. What a wonderful experiment from her busy kitchen. Maybe I can weasel another piece for supper? Thanks for the comment. oldbuck

Tim Smith August 8, 2015 at 5:06 PM Not that far... 3 hours...I was there last year with my youngest boy's baseball team. Old Buck April 1, 2019 at 9:48 AM Tim: I just came across your comment and thought you might enjoy this suggestion. If you have an Aldi's store near by: Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso $1.89 You will save a trip if you buy 2. :o) oldbuck

Tim Smith August 8, 2015 at 3:45 PM Please share old buck. I really love a good salsa. delicious Old Buck August 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM Tim: How far are you from Cedar Rapids, IA.? If you come quickly, there may still be some later today. If not, maybe next time. :o) Thanks for reading my work and commenting. oldbuck