Waiting for Tomatoes

Waiting for Tomatoes

Jessica Whipple

In the garden
where a writer works
the ground is hard

Though the ground is hard
ideas push through
in perfect pairs

In perfect pairs
bootprints stamp soil
along every row

Every row and everything looks different
after a brainstorm
scatters thoughts

Scattered thoughts like magnolia leaves
rouse frantic fingers
to revise, pull weeds

In the garden
a writer waits
for that
ripe
red
“Yes.”

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Jessica Whipple
Poet & Writer

Jessica is a writer for adults and children. Her poetry for adults has been published by One Art, Sledgehammer Lit, and Nurture this year. Her debut picture book titled ENOUGH will be published in Fall 2022 by Tilbury House. Though it's obviously different from kidlit, she has always enjoyed writing and reading poetry. Read more of her work at www.AuthorJessicaWhipple.com or follow her on Twitter @JessicaWhippl17.

Photography by Eva Elijas