Tropical Storm Marco
Bright Florida dawn.
Sun streaming in the windows…
Marco expected.
After morning tea,
comes tropical storm Marco,
gray sky and breezy.
Reading my emails.
Suddenly I realize…
it’s sunny again!
Preparing my lunch.
Wind! Sheets of silvery rain…
Marco blowing through!
Late afternoon sun…
Louisiana awaits
Marco’s arrival.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
Lovely poem! I loved the imagery!
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Thank you, Introverted Thoughts, for dropping by. I am so happy you liked the poem. I wish all named storms were as pleasant as Marco was yesterday! All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Mert, I visited your website and I saw that you have posted quite a few items. Good luck with your website. I am sorry that I can only speak English. All the best! Cheryl
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thank you so much
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Such a fun tell telling poem of your days there. YES, for sure Marco sounded like a welcome a guest instead of your usual! Enjoy your tea and blessing Cheryl!
❤️ Cindy
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Thank you, Cindy, for sharing your thoughts! I am glad you enjoyed the poem. If they were all like Marco, no more hurricane shutters would ever be sold! Stay safe and happy! ❤ Cheryl
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You’re welcome Cheryl! I’ll put a request in to the rain gods.. 🤗🤣
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Thank you, Mert. I am glad you enjoyed reading the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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how do you think my website?
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Wow..lovely poem, Cheryl.
Hope you are safe.
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Murali, Thank you for your kind comment! I am glad you liked the poem. I have been through a few hurricanes, and they are no joke! I just wish they all turned to such gentle tropical storms as Marco, which came through yesterday. I also hope you are doing well. All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Be safe, Cheryl.
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Ahh, beautiful imagery. You painted a beautiful picture for me with your words. Wow, Cheryl!
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Thank you, Rishika, for your kind comments. I am happy that you enjoyed the poem. The storm was actually pleasant. I wish all named storms were so gentle! 🙂 Take care, Cheryl
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Wow Cheryl. Marco sounds pleasant.
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Yes, Marco was a very pleasant guest while he was here. I wish all named storms were like this! Thank you so much for reading and for your thoughtful comment! All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Thank you for visiting my site and reading. I am glad you liked the poem! All the best! 🙂 Cheryl
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It’s always nice to have your blog.
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I hope you’re okay…
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Eliza, Comment is below.
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We are fine, Eliza. This was a very pleasant, gentle storm, not like the Hurricanes we have sometimes. The way you can tell it’s not an ordinary storm is that it comes in “bands” of sunshine alternating with wind and rain. Watching it was interesting.
Thank you for visiting my site and reading. I hope you liked the poem ❤ 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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I’m glad it was okay! If it’s safe I’m sure it’s fun watching…
I did like your poem, but was only concerned for the okayness.
Love, light and glitter
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Thank you, Eliza, for your concern. I have only experienced a few hurricanes since I moved to Florida in 1995. We lost power for a few days a couple of times. One hurricane blew some roof tiles off, but insurance covered the repairs. Hurricane season will be pretty much over by October. We’ll cross our fingers and hope for the best! 🙂
Thank you for your kind comments. I am happy you liked the poem. All the best! Cheryl ❤ ❤
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love your leafy green garden and glad that storm was mild … you describe it so sedately … not sure I’d feel that way about those threats 🙂
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Kate, I am glad you like the view. I spent an hour looking for a photo this morning before getting fed up and taking it myself! The forecasts have gotten pretty good. They called for maximum winds of 18 MPH for Marco. I think it was even less when it got to us. I hope all is well with you! ❤ Cheryl
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Such a gentle prelude (Marco and your poem) to the soon to arrive angry hurricane with my name.
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Oh, Laura, I hope it doesn’t amount to anything!!! Can you imagine trying to social distance while living in a shelter in a school or library? Hurricane season is usually pretty well over by October. It would be nice if we could get through it unscathed this year! Thank you for visiting my site and commenting on the poem. Take care, Cheryl
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Exactly…
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Thank you, Mert! Thank you for reading my work! So glad you enjoyed the poem. ❤ Cheryl
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Marco rhythms the day !
Love ❤
Michel
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You are so right, Michel. Marco had amazing rhythm! Thank you for your kind comment. Take care, Cheryl ❤
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I was expecting some residuals from this storm, but so far we are dry here in Dallas.
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I am glad to hear that! My two daughters live in Lewisville! All the best! Cheryl
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Ah Texas family.
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It’s nice getting an information through a lovely poem.
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Thank you, Subbashini, for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed the poem. Take care, Cheryl
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Mert, I am overwhelmed with emails, but I promise to read yours as soon as possible. I am 71 years old and have been working many hours on my blog. Please be patient with me. 🙂 Cheryl
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I am very sad
you can read whenever you are available
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The gentle touch in your poem describes the storms calmness. Seems not like a storm but wind playing like children playing soccer or football.
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Yes, Kritika, it was delightful to watch Marco. It seems that Hurricane Laura did a lot of damage in Louisiana today. I feel for those affected. Wish all storms were like Marco!
Thank you, Kritika, for sharing your thoughts, and I am happy that you liked the poem. ❤ Cheryl
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Always my pleasure 😊 Hope people are well in Louisiana.
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Beautiful picture! And what a lovely imagery, Cheryl ❤️
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Thank you so much for your kind comment! ❤ Sorry I missed it before. I am gld you liked the poem and the photo.
All the best! Cheryl
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Never knew there was a poem hidden in this jewel. Beautiful view from your window cheryl. Is this what you wake up to daily ?
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Thank you, Narayan, for reading and commenting. ❤ Yes, I cherish that view. We live in a neighborhood with many empty wooded lots and abundant wildlife. More houses are being built, not too fast, I hope. We tried to buy the lot in the picture, but the owners bought at the top of the market and want about 5 times the going rate. Maybe it will stay wooded for a while! 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Wow, everyone seems to be in a hurry to get the best. I imagine you also have the best. It was lovely to see.
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Narayan, please see comment below 🙂
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We enjoy a very simple life, Narayan. We are both in our seventies, retired, and living on Social Security. We sold our home near the beach this year and bought this house because we both got very sick from red tide and needed to move inland. Then Covid 19 arrived! I am recovering from a several month-long illness which my doctor now thinks was undiagnosed Covid 19… no fever or respiratory problems.
I know India has also been hit especially hard by the pandemic. The suffering is worldwide. We stay home as much as possible and try to enjoy the simple pleasures and each other’s company. The woods, wildlife, and wildflowers are a great comfort to us. I am glad you enjoyed the photo. 🙂
During the housing bubble about 10-15 years ago, many localities planned development, built roads, and started to build houses. Then came the crash. Property values plummeted, and building was at a virtual standstill. Many neighborhoods, like ours, are still mostly empty wooded lots. Some building has started again in the last couple of years, but it is hard to say how much Covid19 will hurt development.
We will hope for better days, a return to normalcy, and an economic recovery. While we are at it, let’s hope for an end to political turmoil, unrest, and violence. I always enjoy your posts. ❤ Stay safe and be happy! Cheryl
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