A rotting, decomposing tomato hides life inside
Protected seeds germinate with potential
The pulp, rich for a compost pile
Decay bears endless possibilities
Discarded tomato seeds in rich soil
Waiting for new life to appear
Excitement when new shoots spring up
Watching them claim the sun
While stems sway in the breeze
Large strong stalks stand ready for growth
Tomatoes emerge, small and round
With time, yellow becomes red
Plump, bright, delicious goodness
A decaying tomato yields growth
What could be discarded like garbage
Becomes tomorrow’s bountiful harvest
From A Seed To A Flower
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