Red and ripe?  Pick away
Small and green?  Let it stay
Lift the leaves and take a peak –
You might find one that looks unique
“This one looks like a ba-bomb!”
“Too much Super Mario,” says Mom
Found a flower?  Smells so sweet
Soon it makes more tasty treats
Heavy ones might hang too low –
Over-ripened!  Dirty!  Gross!
Constant samples; we’ve just begun
Stained clothes?  Worth the fun
Levi and Esti Stoian, 2020