Dreamers & Dreams
Infants & Toddlers
An afternoon nap,
learning how to walk and talk,
a warm hug from Mom.
Childhood
Watch cartoons with Dad,
birthdays and school days,
take care of your pets.
Middle School
Talk on your smart phone,
sleepovers and soccer games,
a new ten-speed bike.
High School
A date to the dance,
college entrance exam grades,
part-time job, first car.
University
Seeking vocation,
finding the perfect soul-mate,
looking for a job.
Adulthood
Building a career,
establishing a family,
children growing up.
Middle Age
Secure and stable,
serving the community,
children succeeding.
Senior Citizen
Love your grandchildren,
mentor next generation,
work on bucket list.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
Wow! You didn’t miss a thing. 👏This is so true with all of us. Good one Cheryl. 😍
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Offshore Writer, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. I am glad you liked the poem. ❤ Although the details may differ, I believe it is generally true. Have a wonderful weekend! Cheryl
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Wow, thank you for taking us through the cycle of life, it really is amazing to see the things that we learn and how we use this wisdom to prepare and nurture the future generations 😊
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Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your thoughts about the cycle of life! I appreciate your kind comments, and I am glad you liked the poem. Have a great weekend! ❤ Cheryl
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Thanks Cheryl, I hope that you have a good weekend as well 🌸🦋
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Life in poem ! Life is poem.
love ❤
Michel
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Thank you for your kind comment, Michel. I am glad you liked the poem. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Lovely and poignant!
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Please see comment below, Introverted Thoughts.
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Thank you, Introverted thoughts for your generous comment, I am happy you liked the poem! Have a great weekend! 🙂 Cheryl
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A quick walk through life, beautifully written ❤️
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Glad you liked the poem, Deb! Thank you for reading and commenting. All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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sounds like your life Cheryl … some of us break the mould 🙂
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Not quite my life, Kate, I missed out on the grandchildren, and my timing was off on quite a few things! Enjoy your weekend! ❤ Cheryl
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ah so maybe most of us break the mould … or maybe there is no “norm” ❤
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Yes, I agree with you, Kate. The poem is very general. I thought with all the different age groups blogging here, people might find it interesting. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. ❤ Cheryl
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it is fascinating, thanks for sharing Cheryl
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Sounds like a plan!
You covered it all. ❤️
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Thank you, Beck, for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the poem. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Amazing 😲👍
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Thank you, Pankanzy. I appreciate your reading and commenting, and I am glad you liked the poem.
I hope you are having a good weekend. 🙂 Cheryl
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Excellent summary. I thought maybe the afternoon nap was going to be repeated in the senior citizen stanza. But some things are more important – like the ones you have listed.
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Thank you Joanna for your kind comments. I am glad you liked the poem, Nap would have worked for senior citizen! 🙂 Take care! Cheryl
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Ma’am! , I liked your Perspective ( Dreams). ☺
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Thank you, Amit. I tried to think of what people wish for and hope to achieve at different stages of life. I’m glad you liked the poem. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Wonderful! 🙂👍
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Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you liked the poem! Enjoy your weekend! 🙂 Cheryl
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🙂👍
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This is an amazing insight on life, and expressed so beautifully and poetically, its amazing! 🙌
Its impressive and heart touching. Nice one Cheryl!
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Thank you so much, Ujjawal, for your kind and generous comments on the poem. It means a lot to me that you liked my poem and took time to respond. 🙂 Take care, Cheryl
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Superb, Cheryl. In short you have brought a whole life. Great..👌👌
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Thank you so much for your kind remarks, Murali. I am so glad you liked the poem. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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Life at a glance! I really enjoyed reading this, Cheryl. It’s a perfect combination of the summary of a life well lived and lessons to learn. Delightful. ✨
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Rishika, I am so happy that you liked the poem. It means a lot to me. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. ❤
All the best! Cheryl
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Life in one shot.😍 I’ve just completed my schooling and I must tell you that I could really relate to the high school section. And I really enjoyed reading it. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you so much, Akriti, for sharing your thoughts! I am so happy you liked the poem and found it relatable. Congratulations on completing your schooling! 🙂 What are your future plans?
All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Thank you so much for your warm wishes❤️❤️. I plan on persuing engineering and at the moment I am waiting for my entrance exam results.☺️
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Good luck, Akriti, with your studies and chosen career! ❤ Take care, Cheryl
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☺️☺️❤️
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Wonderful! 🥰❤️💋
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Thank you, Geno. Glad you liked the poem. I really appreciate your visiting my site and commenting.
All the best! ❤ Cheryl
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Whole life of a human, said beautifully
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Thank you, Subbashini, for sharing your thoughts. Your beautiful comment is deeply appreciated. ❤
Take care, Cheryl
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Lovely read..!😊😊
Happy blogging cheryl 🤗🤗❤
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Akshita, I am so happy that you enjoyed my poem! 🙂 Thank you for your kind comments and good wishes. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Thanks cheryl..!😊
Have a great day ahead❤❤
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Perfect lines for every stage. Beautiful write. 💖
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I am glad you like the poem, Kritika. Thank you for such a kind comment. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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My pleasure always to read your words.
All the best to you too 💖🌷
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Life, short but beautiful. Every second worth living and encapsulated so masterfully by these snippets.
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Thank you so much, Hamish, for your kind comment. I am happy you enjoyed the poem. I hope your book is progressing well. 🙂 All the best! Cheryl
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