At One with the River
Time of river…
River of dreams
blissfully reflecting
sky blue, trees green.
Feeling peaceful,
gently flowing past
heron sentinel,
sunshine in mind.
Consciousness of stream,
underwater wonders,
fish inquisitive.
Joyful making memories.
At one with the river, time flowing by…
Memories making joyful.
Inquisitive fish,
wonders underwater,
stream of consciousness.
Mind in sunshine,
sentinel heron,
past flowing gently.
Peaceful feeling,
green trees, blue sky
blissfully reflecting.
Dreams of river…
River of time.
Copyright© 2022 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
beautiful ❤️❤️
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Thank you, Jim, for your kind comment! ❤ So happy you like the poem.
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What an ingenious composition Cheryl. One always feels at peace with nature. Absolutely beautiful ❤️
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Thank you, Radhika, for your kind words. Very much appreciated! ❤
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Beautiful Cheryl! Always by the river.
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I am always drawn to water also, Filipa! Thank you so much for your kind comment. ❤ All the best!
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Can feel the peace in words after the stunning image. So wish to meditate and relax in the beauty of it. Get dressed in peace. Thank you so sharing this blissful poetry.
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Kritika, your lovely response made my day! Thank you. It means a lot to me. ❤ ❤ ❤ I like your expression, "Get dressed in peace." What a wonderful start to the day! Take care!
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What a beautifully reflective palindrome poem, Cheryl! Very tranquil and peaceful. Much needed in these times. ❤️
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Punam. your kind response means so much to me! I am glad you like the poem. I wrote it when the disturbing events of the day kept me awake last night. All the best to you and your family! ❤
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This is a beautiful poem on river and nature. Mesmerising lines, Cheryl. Water is life. I always wish to be at seashore or river bank.
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I have always been drawn to water too, KK. As you say, “water is life!” I am so happy you enjoyed the poem.
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This is so soothing to read, Cheryl: a perfect time for the soul at this troubled time ❤️
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Thank you, Ingrid, for your kind words. The troubles weigh on my mind. I wrote this poem in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep. Take care. ❤
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And what a wonderful and beautiful thing to do with that time ❤️
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Beautiful ♥️
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Thank you, LaDonna. So glad you like the poem. ❤
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The poem feels blissful, peaceful, beautiful to read!
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Thank you for your kind response, Pragalba. It means a lot to me! ❤
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You have created a full poem just by using 2-3 words. That’s an art, simplicity. Congratulations, Cheryl. 👌
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Thank you so much, Loku, for your kind words. Glad you like the poem. It is a form called a palindrome. The two halves of the poem are mirror images of each other. They are a fun challenge to write. Hope school and life, in general, are treating you well! ❤
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I do agree, writing poetry is fun. Our classes are going well.
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Your poem is lovely and serene just like sitting on the banks of a peaceful river, Cheryl.
Have a wonderful weekend. ❤️
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Thank you, Eugi, for sharing your thoughts. It means a lot to me that you like the poem. All the best in the coming week. ❤
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Will assuredly now think of the reference to Heron Sentinel whenever I have the pleasure of seeing them standing guard on the banks – a perfect word visual.
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Thank you so much, Brian! I am happy that you like that line. I was thinking of the great blue herons on the Shenandoah River in Virginia where I lived for many years. Of course, we have many different wading birds in Florida, including great blue herons! All the best! ❤
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It’s so soothing! One with nature.
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Thank you, Veena, for your lovely comment. ❤ Have a great week!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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This is just beautiful 💖
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So glad you enjoyed the poem. I think you like being around the water as much as I do. Thank you for your kind comment. ❤
Have a great week!
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You are right. Water just soothes you ❤️❤️
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The picture that you paint with your words is so beautiful.
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Thank you so much, Parikit, for your kind comment. ❤ I got up in the middle of the night to write this poem. The conflict in Ukraine had been weighing heavily, and my mind turned to happy days at the Shenandoah River in Virginia. All the best!
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Nostalgia is such a beautiful place to dwell in 🙂
The Ukraine conflict is tearing the world apart and it is amazing to think that our world “leaders” would rather listen to their bloated egos than what is right for humanity and the world.
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That’s so beautifully written, Cheryl. Feeling peaceful ❣️
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Thanks so much, Ritish, for your lovely response. If you are feeling peaceful, I have succeeded in my purpose! ❤ ❤ ❤ All the best!
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Your beautiful poem, Cheryl, shows how much you love beautiful nature and the captivating charm of the river .
You make us live what you feel
Love ❤
Michel
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What a lovely response, Michel! Thank you so much for sharing your kind thoughts. I hope you and Janine are doing well. Wishing you a beautiful spring in your wonderful garden!
Love ❤
Cheryl
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Beautiful Cheryl and blissful indeed. So lovely to read 🌸💕
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Glad you enjoyed the poem, Henrietta. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! ❤ All the best!
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I am on a road trip here along the west coast Florida through the panhandle and into Bayou Louisiana.
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What a great trip! Hope you are having a wonderful time! If you make it to New Orleans, listen to some jazz for me! ❤
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I shared the link to your blog on Go Dog Go Cafe – Make it Happen Thursday – https://godoggocafe.com/2022/03/03/make-it-happen-thursday-4/comment-page-1/#comment-73831
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Thank you, Eugenia. You are very kind and very much appreciated. 🙂 ❤
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A beautiful poem, Cheryl. Such a peaceful setting in this time of world turmoil. Sounds lit the perfect place to get away from it all.
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Thank you so much, Dwight, for your lovely comment! ❤ Yes, the river sounds like an appealing place right now. 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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Change of plans. We’re heading to Charleston SC instead.
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Enjoy your trip! 🙂
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Your beautiful imagery and the photo you chose make me want to get back to kayaking where I am close to the water….. preferably calm water.
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Thank you, JoAnna, for your kind response. The weather should be good for kayaking very soon! ❤
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This poem gives me the feeling of flowering like a river, ebbing with time. Then naturally rolling back into place. Thank you for sharing. 🧡
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Thank you, Hamish. I am happy that you like the poem. I wrote it at the beginning of the war in Ukraine when I was looking for a source of peace. I looked back to my nearly twenty years living near the Shenandoah River in Virginia. We spent many happy hours there.
I hope all is well with you. Have a great day! ❤
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