Better Boy Tomatoes

The prompt for April 5: spend some time looking at the names of heirloom plants, and write a poem that takes its inspiration from, or incorporates the name of, one or more of these garden rarities.

Red Monster, Goat's Beard and Golden Rave

Not one out performs Better Boy plants

Buckets of tomatoes were given

People followed me from the grocery

Just to pick beauties for their table

Or grab some for fried green tomatoes

Few others had the bountiful crop

One alone filled a round dinner plate

Canned jars of salsa and tomatoes

Enjoyed them all winter in soup dishes

No Pink Cadillac or Jelly Beans 

I'll stay true to Better Boy plants