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Tomatoes

Tangy, sweet, or “just right” Ohs and ahs of sheer delight Makes mouths water at the sight Attacks the tongue with spirit bright Takes a palate to heaven's height Olfactory senses come alight Essentially stirs the appetite Savor the flavor in each bite

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Jeanette Brewin

Date: 4/6/2024 11:00:00 AM

A good description. I wrote a poem about my Aunty's tomato greenhouse. Well done.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/6/2024 12:08:00 PM

Thank you Jeanette. I remember commenting on your poem last year. Terrific read. hugs :)

David Fisher

Date: 3/25/2024 4:39:00 PM

This would make great advertising at a produce store or farmers market. You bring out the best in them!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/25/2024 4:56:00 PM

Hey David. I hadn't thought of that - but I did have the idea to write about them while at the market. Many thanks for stopping by! :)

Paul Bell

Date: 3/25/2024 12:51:00 PM

Okay, Linda, what's going on with this tomato, am I missing a hidden meaning.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/25/2024 1:09:00 PM

Nope. No hidden meaning Paul. Was shopping the other day and there were at least seven different varieties to choose from...just made me think of all that bright color and flavor. LOL Thank for coming by. Always good to see you! :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/23/2024 4:04:00 PM

Love the acrostic poem, my friend. Nothing better than a bacon and tomato sandwich. My wife will eat them straight from the garden like an apple.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/25/2024 1:07:00 PM

Thank you Jerry. Good to see you here. I do like a good BLT, too! Happy to see you. Linda :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2024 10:18:00 AM

Love how you did this even though I am not a fan of tomato. I love it as sauce, ketchup or salsa!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/25/2024 1:06:00 PM

I am more fond of processed tomato as well Andrea, unless I find the low-acidic/ sweet fresh ones. Thank for stopping by! :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/23/2024 7:46:00 AM

I like how you did it in Monorhyme, Nicely done

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/25/2024 1:04:00 PM

Many thanks Joseph! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/23/2024 1:13:00 AM

Hail to the bright red tomato. Nice one Laf Best wishes Wen

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/23/2024 6:50:00 AM

Hi dear friend! I hope to have a large crop this year! So happy for your visit Wen. big hugs! laf :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 3/22/2024 5:40:00 PM

people love tomatoes. Few days ago, I read that there are more thank 1500 kinds of tomatoes. They showed a lot of tomatoes kinds in pictures. Well enjoyed read! Have a wonderful time ~ AA

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/23/2024 6:49:00 AM

Hello my dear A! So many varieties - I don't know them all. The ones I grow have dainty little white flowers. ;) I appreciate your warm visit, always. hugs :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/22/2024 5:03:00 PM

After reading your Acrostic, I'm craving a juicy, ripe red tomato. Seriously, they are my favorite 'fruit.' Eat at least one or two a day. I liked: 'takes a palate to heaven's height.' Well done, Linda. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/23/2024 6:46:00 AM

Many thanks sweet Sara. Fresh from the garden is best IMO. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2024 11:30:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful "Tomatoes" write. I love tomatoes in salads/on sandwiches or sauce. Guess lunch is at your house.... Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/blessed weekend writing away..........

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/22/2024 12:28:00 PM

They're not quite ripe yet. I'll let you know when they are Paula and we'll have a tomato party. Ha! Make it a terrific weekend! hugs :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/22/2024 10:57:00 AM

Dear Linda, your poem is a delightful ode to the simple yet profound pleasure of enjoying this humble fruit. The sensory imagery beautifully captures the essence of savoring tomatoes in all their forms. It's appreciating the small joys in life that ignite our senses and bring us moments of pure delight. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/22/2024 12:25:00 PM

Hello dear Daniel. Simple pleasures are the best and seem to last the longest! Many thanks for the savory comments. :)

Marugu Mo

Date: 3/22/2024 10:57:00 AM

My experience with tomatoes is different, but its a nutritious fruit/veg(this always confuses me). enjoyed!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/22/2024 12:18:00 PM

LOL Marugu. I never really liked tomatoes until I tasted fresh from the garden - huge difference! Many thanks for commenting! :)