Afternoon Tomatoes is an easy readan accessible, reader-friendly approach to poetry. Uncomplicated, there is no need to search for hidden meaning in the poems of T.J. Richards. His rhythmic tempo propels the reader through stimulating line and distinctly connects him or her to the story-telling cadence of each piece. Among the many subjects of which he writes, the author excels in adventurous travel, real world family dynamics, religious upbringing, drug intervention, grueling weather, simple home life, love of children and animals, and the task of writing itselfall of which are curious, thought-provoking slices of life. His rhyming lines lend lyrical sound to his verse. So sit back and enjoy yourself while reading the poems of T.J. Richards.