Turnip Greens

There is plenty of sunshine beaming down,
And plenty of water too; enough to astound
There has been an abundance of rain,
Moisturizing major crops of grain

And our vegetable garden out back
Appear to be thriving and has no lack
Leafy and lively vegetable are now in bloom
Cucumbers and tomatoes will be bearing soon

We also planted greens: mustards and turnips
For reasons unknown, the mustards didn't survive.
But it was about a week ago that I could be seen
in our lovely little garden picking turnip greens

Those greens were the first that I have ever grown
They were grown for eating, not just to be shown 
Those greens were tasty, first pick of the harvest
We anticipate only the best from all the rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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