As days grow shorter and hot weather cools
A few light rains help revive struggling tomatoes
Amazing what a little extra water can do
A few cool days allows blooms to form tomatoes
Now, those old vines that seemed half dead
Are putting out new growth climbing the wire
Ripe Fall tomatoes are a nice treat
Canβt wait to slice and bite into them
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Now that days are shortening and I am growing old
A resurgence of energy surges forth in the form of poetry
Amazing what a little encouragement can do
Blogging seems to bring out the best inspiration in me
Sharing my experiences and photos with all of you
Followers from all over the world are climbing each week
New poems continue to flow like ripe juicy tomatoes
To be shared with those who dare to bite into them
Tasting the inspiration // passing on feelings and ideas
Today at d”Verse, we are looking at waiting and anticipation. Nothing peaks my anticipation like seeing the green tomatoes getting bigger and bigger as they turned rosy red orange. Waiting for them to ripen is wonderful anticipation.
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Can yellow tomatoes grow there?
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Yes, and purple ones as well! I still like the red ones the best!
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I like the red ones best too but my they don’t like me unless they are cooked.
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from gardening to blogging, love it … and I can feel the warmth in the sun before winter comes
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One last juicy taste of summer!! Thanks Kate!.
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Those are going to be delicious π
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Yes, I am amazed they are doing so well this late in the summer!
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I like your comparison of tomatoes and poems. Both something to share and bite into.
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A good poem is like a juicy tomato! Very delicious!
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“A resurgence of energy surges forth in the form of poetry” – Excellent!
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Thanks Reena! This is the way it is for me!
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I also love to bite into a poem and a home grown tomato. The joy you have for writing and sharing comes through in this one.
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Thanks Ali! I do love it very much. It is such an interesting challenge!
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I like your comparison between the different autumn fruitfulnesses (that looks weird written down, btw). I know that anticipation of waiting for just the right moment, and you express it so well. Keep putting out your own blossoms and fruits, please!
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Thanks Sarah! It is an unlikely comparison, but it seems to work in my case! All of the encouragement I get on the blog keeps me inspired to do more!
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Now youβve got me longing for a tomato sandwich, Dwight! Something to look forward to at lunchtime. I love the link between tomatoes and poetry.
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Thank you! This old vine is still pumping out poems! Enjoy the sandwich!
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There is growth in both gardens with a bit of nurturing.
Now, I am in the mood for a ripe tomato sandwich on toasted bread with some salt & pepper.
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Yum Yum! Yes!! Thanks!
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Good analogy between gardening and tending to ones imagination
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Thank you Misky!
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Thank you, Dwight, for sharing your autumn fruitfulness with us fellow bloggers. This was a delightful analogy.
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Thanks Jan! We are still old vines producing good stuff!!
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I believe that! βπ½π±πΊπ
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That moment in September when the tomatoes say “HEY what’s going on?! I better make more seeds right effing now!” And then of course, you eat the seeds (and the fruit around them) so it was all for naught, at least from the plant’s point of view!
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But, not from mine! I love them!! LOL
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This is well written Dwight . Two fascinating forms of waiting. Waiting on crops, waiting on inspiration. Both can be frustrating β for sure.
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But most rewarding in the end!! Thanks!
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Poetry as fruit on the vine. Nice!
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To bite into a sun warmed tomato fresh off the vine is indeed poetry. Well done!
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Yes, inspiration in every way! Thanks Linda.
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This is a sweet kind of waiting-for poems, for inspiration, and fruit. Love it!
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Than you Vivian!
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I love the thought of ripe tomatoes from an old wine… and poem blossoms from the hands of a blogger.
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Yes, old vines and an old blogger! LOL!
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Your words bring home appreciation for nature, art and life. Beautiful! So many great gifts to anticipate!
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Thank you Astrid!
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I love the organic feel to your poem, how tomato and poet are interchangeable depending on season and how you fit into the ecosystem of it all.
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LOL! We are just a bunch of old poetry vines at the end of summer! Thanks Jade
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The comparison between sharing / reading a new poem and biting into a ripe tomato is a creative one!
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Thanks! They both can be delicious!!
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Salivating!
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Yum!
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Poetry and red, ripe tomatoes, what else could you want?
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Not much better anywhere!! Thanks
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