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 :)

[Dave]

Chris this is so sweet. I wish I could accept your invitation and enjoy the meal you prepared for all of us who enjoy your writing.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

They are so much nicer, than any you buy in the shops. We grow them in baskets every year. Thank you Dave, hope all is well.

Chris

[Dave]

They are fine - thank you.

Take care -Dave

[Samuel Dickens]

This is so good, my words will be feeble in reply. Ripe, hanging fruit, the waning days of summer--truly, you inspire a harvest mood. I must read this to my three green tomatoes still on the vine. "Turn red, you slowpokes!"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Samuel. Now be nice to those three green tomatoes, and I'm sure they will soon ripen. Pleased you enjoyed this little poem.
Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

A very refreshing poem to read as we move into the harvest season ...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Marvin. Pleased to see you here.

Chris

[θεά]

Absolutely love this, Chris! Are there no limits to the wonder that you are?

Marvel at your ability to anthropomorphose the seemingly delightful but innocuous cherry into a entity which can associated with summer and endless possibilities.

Delightful read!

Best,
M.

[Chris Shaw]

Mallika, I love how you always make my poetry sound so special. You know how to lift spirits. Thank you

Chris

[LKBillips]

This poem is delightful. I love the energy and the tempo of it. Perfect for the season! A definite add to my favorites!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you LKB. We have an abundance of those little cherry tomatoes at the moment, delicious they are as well.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

In other words, don't desert me, dessert me!
Made me hungry, Chris. Gonna get me a snack.
Great poem!

[Chris Shaw]

Such an abundance of those little cherry tomatoes, and they have served us so well Jimmy. Yes, they deserved a mention. Thank you

Chris