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Tomatoes

I, like you, came to Earth
unexpectedly.

Poetry | Poetry Tuesday, poetry
February 13, 2024

I, like you, want a garden.

the right season     and person
to grow tomatoes with.

I, like you, came to Earth
unexpectedly.
The rest, like rain,
came naturally     to me.

Every    encounter on this planet:
a    reunion.

I, like you, am not
who I say       I am.

Look closely: I might       betray
my softness.

Every birthday,

quietly,
I wish for

true      love.

I am not a mystery,     unlike this life.

I, like you.