Ode to the Tomato Sandwich

Ode to the Tomato Sandwich

by Laurie Fowler









To you, O Tomato Sandwich, I write these words of love . . .

White, squishy Sunbeam bread is ready and waiting

For the real mayonnaise, forget that low fat goo,

And red, ripe tomatoes dripping with juice

Slather on the mayo—both sides please--, make the white bread even whiter

Here a dash of salt and there a dash of pepper

And, ah the masterpiece is complete.

To you, O Tomato Sandwich, go my undying words of praise

For there is nothing like a good tomato sandwich

To let a body know for sure that summertime is finally here.