Tomato in the salad bowl (Chicago)

It was a boring day. So, I grabbed my digital camera and got out of the house to take some pictures. It took me by surprise when I saw the tomatoes in the garden of my land lady. They are tall now. They grow very fast! Thanks to the nurturing love of our mother earth. Probably in two weeks time, these tomatoes will be generous enough to give abundant tasty fruits to be served on the table.

I am the tomato in the salad bowl
Fresh from the garden with the company of other veggies
We have distinct colors and shapes
I am red, shiny, thin-skinned and oval-shaped
Others are green, purple, yellow and long.

I am the tomato in the salad bowl
Our tastes differ
I am sour and sometimes sweet
While others are crunchy and watery
That's what makes us inviting and tasty.

I am the tomato in the salad bowl
Similar and different
Our uniqueness makes us beautiful
With a drop of Salad dressing we have unity
Our colors, shapes and tastes differ yet we are one.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe
Courtesy of Rachael Ray

1/2 English or seedless cucumber, diced
2 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, a couple of splashes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper