tomato
the first harvest.
Red, Ripe Tomato
When I bite into a red, ripe tomato
There is an explosion of flavor and juice.
Seeds blast out the corners of my mouth,
Gushing down my throat with delight.
Juices running down my chin, I smile;
Ecstasy tempts my taste buds for another bite.
I bite again, mmm, and then again, until it's gone;
Wishing this orgy in my mouth will never cease.
But then I swallow the last drop of tomato juice,
Suck the seeds from between my teeth.
I am satisfied with this taste of summer
Until the next time I bite into a red, ripe tomato.
rhythmic thoughts 26Aug08
There is an explosion of flavor and juice.
Seeds blast out the corners of my mouth,
Gushing down my throat with delight.
Juices running down my chin, I smile;
Ecstasy tempts my taste buds for another bite.
I bite again, mmm, and then again, until it's gone;
Wishing this orgy in my mouth will never cease.
But then I swallow the last drop of tomato juice,
Suck the seeds from between my teeth.
I am satisfied with this taste of summer
Until the next time I bite into a red, ripe tomato.
rhythmic thoughts 26Aug08
~ bangchik
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Dear Bangchik, I do so agree that there is almost nothing to rival the taste of a home grown tomato. I often have them as a simple supper dish sprinkled with basil over which is drizzled a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Delicious.
ReplyDelete@Edith - ditto. My Mouth Waters Continuously :)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh what pleasures await us. In a few months that is. For now I console myself with the fragrance of tomato foliage from my little plants as I move them from pot to pot as they wait for the weather to settle. But I congratulate you on your explosion of flavor
ReplyDeletelovely tomatoes... :)
ReplyDeletealoha bangchik,
ReplyDeletethat looks delicous, also i love how you use your coconut husks in the previous posts to grow your starts, great idea!
Enjoy those tasty tomatoes. I am so jealous and hungry right now LOL!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. Mine are a long way off yet.
ReplyDeletebeautiful words Bangchik! You love tomatoes, I can tell xxx
ReplyDeleteOh tomatoes! It'll be months before I see one of those on my own table. Thank you for sharing.... mmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! They look so juicy and good! ENJOY!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Bangchik - I can taste it now!! Well, almost.... I'm afraid I have to wait a couple of months!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteI really envy your good "green finger".
Hopefully one day I'll be able to grow & harvest some like u...
p/s: i'm just starting out growing lettuce indoor. Pointers from all are welcomed!
they look yummy! we won't be enjoying our first tomatoes here for at least a couple more months!
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