I think that I shall never know
A unique heirloom tomato
Its taste is spicy, even sweet
A store sold item can’t compete
Gorgeous color variety
Favored in past societies
Rare now and very expensive
Stock’s rarely seen, not extensive
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Poetics Tuesday: Comfort food
The Bag Lady 
So true! Heirloom tomatoes are hard to come by.
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I so appreciate your commentary on the state of tomatoes! We all deserve better than the waxy ones at the grocery store which are but a shadow of the former juiciness a tomato could be expected to provide.
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I love tomatoes but trying to buy them at a grocery is a waste
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Cheryl, I can attest to all of what you say. I’ve been growing various heirloom tomatoes for years. It’s magical, the return on just one seed/plant. I save tomato (and other) seeds now.
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Love it, love the rhyme. Greenhouse tomatoes, even tomatoes in a bucket on the deck, are better than store tomatoes. I grew up eating them with salt.
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I agree with this sentiment! I already have my tomatoe starts growing and thriving, nothing like susteance fromyour own garden!!! Great poem!
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Agreed, but I’m not good at it😃
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