My Big Red Tomato

MY BIG RED TOMATO by JOHN M. ARRIBAS Stopped by a roadside stand last week Just out of curiosity I thought I’d peek At yellow corn and small red potatoes But mesmerized by the big red tomatoes Mouth was watering awaiting the taste I’ll eat it all leaving nothing to waste On to the kitchen and washing them off I’ll wait a day or so to let them get soft Well the time is here and they are ripe Time to satisfy my gastronomical hype Onto the table then a horizontal slice A quarter inch thick my palate to entice Fresh Italian bread cut at a slant and thin Sandwich this good should be branded a sin Bursting with juice and so fleshy and firm Heavenly flavor my taste buds confirmed It was that slight sprinkling of salt, I believe That topped off the ecstatic result I achieved I’m going back to that stand experience teaches This time I’m opting for those big yellow peaches