Here's the first picking this morning.
Then my second venture into the garden and . . .
Okay, now I'm a little worried when I go back late in the afternoon, and I have every right to be.
None of these squash are the same ones. Oh dear. All I can do is write, and what could be more fitting than an . . .
Ode to Squash
Just as Alice Waters would say,
If she were with me today,
There should be a "Song of Squash,"
A song that sings of bountiful vines .
A song that sings of fruit green and white
That explode with flavor at each bite.
A song that calls neighbors near, to say
Please come and take a squash away.
Care to write a better ode? Please! There's a prize. Can you guess what it might be?
What beautiful bounty! Poem's not half-bad either.
ReplyDeleteI love fresh flowers and veggies from your own backyard! I love that vibrant blue vase too!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I can guess what your prize is. And I bet Melissa could do a fine Veggie Pun. *runs from squash posse* :)
ReplyDeleteCan we think of a Veggie Pun with squash to offer our friend? She doesn't need help, but what a kick to parlay my squash attack into one of Mel's super puns.
ReplyDeleteWhat, Zoochini isn't good enough for you guys? :)
ReplyDeleteYes, please send all squash veggie pun ideas my way!!
Love your poem, Lee, and I will not attempt to top it. I especially like the last line.
Oh, those look wonderful! I really need to think about starting a garden here. It's just a matter of building a strong enough fenced area or investing in a green house. We have a lot of deer and bear in our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures -- enjoy your squash!