Ode to Tomatoes

Photo by The Curated Feast

“it's time! come on! and, on
the table, at the midpoint
of summer,
the tomato,
star of earth, recurrent
and fertile star, displays
its convolutions, its canals,
its remarkable amplitude
and abundance,
no pit, no husk,
no leaves or thorns,
the tomato offers
its gift of fiery color
and cool completeness. 🌿🍅
– a selection from Pablo #Neruda’s Ode to Tomatoes