Ripe and Ready Cherry Reds

In my sunlit autumn garden

drenched by warmth of soon lost heat,

tumbling down from hanging wicker,

ripe for picking, fine to eat.

Clusters drooping, loop de looping,

sweet sensation on the tongue.

Cherry toms abundant, heavy,

"Pick me, pick me, I am done".

Toss them first with fresh chopped basil,

squeeze of lemon, olive oil.

Season with a pinch of salt grains,

ground black pepper, else you'll spoil.

"Don't desert me, shun or hurt me,

while you laze and toast in sun.

You'll be sorry come October,

when my fruiting days are done".

Reviews

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Oh ho! "Pick me, pick me, I'm dome....So much happiness in your poem, Christine!
There's a berry tree (I dunno what's that exactly called in english) just outside my drawing room's window and the berries are hanging ripe....my sister does bit same like you...tossing them with zing!
I had a happy moment reading your poem....thanks so much for sharing, Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Tahsin. Yes these lovely little tomatoes have been gorgeous in our summer salads. They deserved a little tribute.

Chris

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You're warmly welcome dear Chris :)

[Beccy]

Salivating here; both because of the thought of those cherry toms, and the delicious impact of your words.

I just love rhyming poetry, and you do it so very well Christine.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Beccy. I love rhyme too although I dabble in free verse too from time to time.

read moreThank you Beccy. I love rhyme too although I dabble in free verse too from time to time.

Chris

[Corset]

There is just something about homegrown tomatoes that taste so much better than the ones at super market! You made me miss my childhood for a sec. , Fresh tomatoes, fried potatoes, great Northern beans and corn bread was my foster Moms favs and for a good reason too, no one (that I've known) can cook them
quite as good as she can.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Corset. Happy that my little poem sent you down memory lane and to something that was special to you. Those trips are always worthwhile.

Chris

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Oh Chris between you and Margie, I think we will have a feast this weekend! Too bad we dont all live a wee bit closer, could make a women's group called "pickin' ~n~ poems"!

[Chris Shaw]

Wouldn't that be wonderful. Pity the pond separates us :)

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love fresh fruit. Cherrie and berries. September blessings. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. September brings us much to be thankful for.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love September and you are welcome Chris.

[Sami Khalil]

I do get a lot of my salad ingredients from my garden too. I also do love olive oil in many things. Nothing like picking the fruit of labor and thanking God for Nature's bounties. Your poetry garden is ripe too and delicious.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Sami. Good to see you here. Thank you so much for your lovely response. That makes me feel happy.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome happily...

[Giulia King]

Oh, the best season is upon us. I loved reading this poem :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your visit Giullia. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Pleased to meet you.

Chris

[Onlyme]

This was deliciously sweet and delightful to read and cherish. Sorry, bad pun. Chris. I actually could picture picking the cherries and making some appetising food with them to savour.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dawn cherry tomatoes, you know those tiny little ones. Gorgeous they are. Lovely fresh from the garden.

Chris

[Onlyme]

I must admit they are gorgeous. Taste lovely. yum. Dawn.

[Crowley]

Man I love that time of year. The great thing about Arizona is we have like three growing seasons and can usually get the Cherry Toms All year round if we mind them well enough. You are making me hungry Christine!!! Great Write!!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Crowley. You are making me feel quite envious if you can get those cherry toms all year round. Lucky you having three growing seasons. We have to make the most of our tomatoes Jul - Oct if we are lucky.That's the ones we grow in our garden. They taste so much better than shop bought). Many thanks for checking in and have a great week-end.

Chris

[emmajoy]

How wonderfully wonderful your words are, and the reasons for posting them! And you challenge creepies by planting tomatoes in a hanging basket.. rayyyy for you! ' Clusters drooping, loop de looping,~ sweet sensation on the tongue.' As to the way you prepare yours, yes, yes, yes a Sally met Harry reaction when you first sample them herbed and chilled. Do you make salsa too? Okay, enough of the recipies, your words are as tasty as the former.. and, as always, so well defined and beckoning. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Em. No I don't make salsa, but hey one day I might have a go. Yes that sweet sensation, wonderful taste those little cherry toms have. Thank you for responding and have a good week-end:)

Chris

[emmajoy]

Waving good morning across space!

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Em. Waving to you too and wishing you an uplifting day.

[emmajoy]

:)))))))))))))))... no need to answer just smile a happy smile. xx

[Vivian Gospel]

I bet they are succulent! Drop me an invitation someday. Jk.

[Chris Shaw]

Good to see you Vivian and thanks for your response. Weekend greetings to you.

Chris