On sharing homegrown, organic tomatoes with friends.

[ambitious_wench]

pluck the fruit
from the vine
cradle hand
to hold it
red and sweet
fragrant, soft
and pungent.

extend your hand to your
friend, open palm and give
the ruby fruit
to him.

share this gem of life and death
this precious globe
so kindly gave

urge him to take a bite
on his doorstep.
watch as juices dribble
the seeds slipping to the concrete walk
off his chin.
See the look of sun and rain
across his face.

If he asks,
give him salt to sprinkle
on pink flesh
for the next bite.

Nourish your friends.
Nourish the world.
Nourish yourself.

Let's hope that other planets can support tomatoes.