Wonders
Dew, wet and cool beneath bare feet
Bunny munching technicolor grass.
Black racer crossing–elegance in motion.
Green bee sipping breakfast
from an orange flower.
Mockingbird incessantly repeating
his neighbors’ songs.
Clouds assemble, palms flutter,
sky darkens, thunder, lightning, shower.
From every tree, birds singing in the rain.
Incandescent sunset.
Stars twinkling in the pine trees.
Water dripping from the leaves,
Frogs singing love songs in the ditches
as we walk hand in hand.
Grass never grew so green.
Stars never shone so bright.
Nature’s music–never sweeter!
Wonders of the universe,
shared with the one I love.
Reprinted from Wonders
Copyright© 2018 by Cheryl Batavia
“Wonders” is one of my favorite poems from my very first book, Wonders: Poems about Love and Relationships. It is posted on the website under “Excerpts, Wonders.” If you have read it there, I apologize, and I promise I won’t make it a habit to duplicate poems.
There is a story behind this poem. One night I was afraid that I was going to die, and Robert comforted me as I cried. (I almost never cry!) It turned out to be a false alarm. The next morning, I woke up, and everything looked incredibly bright and beautiful. This is a poem about that day.
Gulf Coast Poet 
That’s so beautiful Cheryl 💕
You didn’t need to apologise as your sharing your work not duplicating from others.
Keep sharing your wonderful work with us🤗
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Thank you so much, Saba, for your kind comments. I am so happy you liked this poem. It’s a poem that means a lot to me. Hope you are having a wonderful day! Cheryl
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Always a pleasure 🤗
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Wonderful imagery of an incredible day. You are blessed to have the love of your life to comfort and love you. Stay happy Cheryl ❣️
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Radhika, thank you for your kind and generous comments. I am pleased that you like this poem. It is very meaningful to me. I wish you a lifetime of success and happiness. Cheryl
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Wow! This poem is beautiful. 💗And it’s more beautiful when it’s said, it’s your day! I am glad you shared this for us. Keep writing Cheryl..
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I am so pleased that you like this poem. It is meaningful to me. Thank you for your kind comments! I hope all is well with you. Cheryl
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Love changes everything. The comfort attached to it makes the surroundings vibrant. The same is projected from your poem. Can feel the love flowing in your words.
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Your comments are so perceptive and so kind! I really appreciate that you like my poem, Kritika. All the best, Cheryl
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My pleasure always 🙂
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Nature is awesome…
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Thank you, Eliza, for visiting my site and reading my poem. Yes, I agree that nature is awesome. It’s good to know that we are fellow nature lovers! Have a great day Cheryl
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Wow..lovely poem. Salute to your imagination. Thanks for sharing.
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Murali, thank you for your kind comments. I am so glad you liked the poem.
One night, I thought I was going to die. Thankfully, it was a false alarm. The next day, everything in my life looked brighter, and the poem is about that very special day.
Hope your day is going well. Cheryl
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Nice poem, as we walk hand in hand
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Thank you, Mazhar. I am glad you like the poem. All the best, Cheryl
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It’s a beautiful Poem Cheryl! Thanks for sharing and glad we found each others blogs!
Happy Weekend!
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Thank you, Cindy, I look forward to reading more of your posts. Thank you for your kind comments on this poem, a sentimental favorite of mine. All the best, and a happy weekend to you! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheyrl. I’m trying to post Monday and Thursday. Otherwise, too much to keep up with. A poem one day and who knows what the next. I too will look forward to yours!!! Thanks, I’m off to a good start, looking at the lake. You have a good one as well!
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Great poem.
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Thank you, Lawrence, for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the poem. It has great sentimental value for me. All the best. Cheryl
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your love and gratitude radiates out … thanks for the background and so glad that you are still here to share your gift!
No need to apologise if others may have read it previously as I’m sure they are glad to read it again ❤
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Thank you for your kind and generous comments, Kate. I am glad you enjoyed the poem! It is about a day I will never forget, and it has sentimental value to me. I hope your day is going well. Cheryl
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they are the special moments we can preserve so well as poets 🙂
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Love is felt in your poem. Loved it!!💕💕
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Thank you, Nawash. I am glad you can feel the love in the poem. The poem has special significance for me, so it pleases me very much that you like it. All the best, Cheryl
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You are welcome!!💕💕
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Well penned Cheryl. I’m glad Robert was there for you ❣️
Wonderful use of words.
Regards, Anil
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Thank you, Anil for visiting and commenting. Your generous comments are appreciated. All the best! Cheryl
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