ode to the tomato

Oh tomato!

To me you are a hot, irresistible lover, with whom I always end up in trouble with the police.

My parents gave me a nickname based on my enthusiasm for you.

For over 20 years I enjoyed you as a quick snack, foundation of a salad, and integral to a staple pasta or curry.

But in 2007 after nearly 3 decades of severe, frustrating allergies; I discovered I was amine, salicylate and glutamate intolerant.

I was told you among other foods were bad for me, and that turned out to be clearly true.

However since our parting I have sneaked in conjugal visits where possible. I'll never let you go.

You will always turn me on, and I think our now restricted passion has made our encounters even more delicious.