I Heard Your Name
I walked through surf,
heart pounding,
blood rushing,
and I thought of you.
The sun warmed me,
cheered me,
and sparkled on the water,
and I saw your smile.
The sea held me,
rocked me, and
gently stroked my face,
and I felt your touch.
The breeze and
the seabirds and
the little waves spoke to me,
and I heard your name.
Reprinted from Wonders
Copyright© 2018 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
Wow. Beautiful. Nature and love. A peace within.
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Thank you, Kritika for your wonderful, kind comments. It means a lot to me that you like the poem. Have a great day! Cheryl
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You too have a lovely day 💕
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Beautiful lines Cheryl! This has a soothing effect. 💖
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Thank you, Offshorewriter, for taking the time to read and comment. I am very pleased that you like this poem and find it soothing. Have a great day! Cheryl
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All lines are beautiful.👌
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Thank you, Murali. I am glad you liked the poem, and I appreciate your taking time to read and comment. Stay well and happy! Cheryl
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A lovely poem Cheryl,and being on a sandy beach, and in the surf on a warm summer’s day, is definitely where pleasant dreams originate….
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Thank you, Ivor, for your kind comments…so beautifully stated. Cheryl
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Always my pleasure Cheryl
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Ivor, I am glad you like the poem. Warm weather must be just around the corner for you! I am looking forward to the departure of this pandemic, so I can visit the beach again. The beaches are open, but I am not sure how safe they are. Have a great day! Cheryl
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very soothing reassuring lines, nature healing our loss!
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Kate, I am glad you found this poem soothing. I love relaxing at the beach, hopefully soon. The comment continues below. Take care. Cheryl
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my pleasure Cheryl!
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Kate, thank you for your kind and very perceptive comment. I wrote this about seven years ago when I was missing someone far away. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. Have a great day! Cheryl
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This is really lovely Cheryl… wonderfully evoked feelings of romantic love entwined with nature. I too look forward to seeing the sea again. :))
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Lia, I am so happy that you enjoyed the poem. Thank you for your kind and generous comments. I really appreciate your taking time to read and comment. Have a great day! Cheryl
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Beautiful poem Cheryl
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Ashok, Thank you for your kind words. Your comment means a lot to me. All the best! Cheryl
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My pleasure Cheryl 😊🌹
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Love is often intertwined with nature, and this is beautiful. ❣
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Anisha, this is an intriguing comment. Yes, I agree that love is often intertwined with nature. I have been pondering why this is so. I think that mindfulness of nature is a beautiful human experience that bonds us together when shared with someone we love. I so appreciate your perceptive comment! Take care. Cheryl
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Nature becomes the most beautiful depiction and symbol of pure love. This is so beautifully written, Cheryl!
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Thank you, Rishika for taking time to read and comment. I appreciate your very lovely and poetic thoughts, and I am happy you like the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Yes! ❤️ so beautiful
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Thank you, Beck, for your kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a great day! Cheryl
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Love this poem, I can be in that place and can hear the name I like. Beautifully written
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Thank you, Subbashini, for dropping by. I am happy you can relate to the experience in the poem. Your lovely comments are very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day! Cheryl
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Wow. Very uplifting poem.
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Thank you. Anil, for your kind words! I am glad you found the poem uplifting, and I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. All the best! Cheryl
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This is so beautiful, Cheryl 💖
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Thank you, Hannah, for taking the time to read and comment. I am so happy you enjoyed the poem. All the best, Cheryl
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wow , awesome photos , your all posts’ photos awesome , glad to meet you 🙂
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I am glad to meet you, too, Ayse. Thank you for visiting my site and for your kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed my posts. Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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🤗🙋🏻♀️
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wow, it’s heartwarming and clever at the same time. My favorite lines “The sea held me, rocked me, gently stroke my face”. 👏🏼 another great one 🙂
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Thank you Jay, for your very generous comments! I am so pleased that you took time to read my poem, and delighted that you liked it!
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My pleasure I assure you 🙂
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Beautiful 🥰❤️
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Thank you, Misae, for your kind comment. I am so happy that you liked the poem. Take care! Cheryl
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