November 10, 2023 by Cheryl Batavia

Holiday Season

Photo used by permission of the photographer.

Holiday Season

Smiling through our tears…

holiday celebrations…

an act of courage!

Believing in tomorrow,

we sing songs and light the lights.

Photo by Rahul Pandit from Unsplash.

Happy Diwali!

Photo by Derek Evans from Unsplash.

Photo by Jovan Vasiljevic from Unsplash!

Happy Thanksgiving !

Happy Holidays! It is the holiday season. I will be taking time out for Thanksgiving and a vacation with my daughters. When I return, I will share some of the festivities with a post. In December, we will be celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas!

Books make a great holiday gift!

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Earthly Days Review

Earthly Days is a beautiful collection of poems that resonates with the soul. The verses capture the essence of life, love, and family with a warmth that makes you smile and reflect. The nostalgia in some poems takes you down memory lane, while the love of nature and concern for the environment inspires contemplation. The author’s words linger in your heart long after you’ve turned the last page.

__ Christopher Hernandez, Mainspring Books

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calmkate November 10, 2023 at 4:30 am

Happy Diwali, etc … have a great holiday with the girls and I look forward to your news and photos 🙂

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:01 am
  
  Thank you, Kate, for your kind words and wishes! ❤
  
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Diti Sen November 10, 2023 at 4:38 am

It’s wonderful to know that our festival is being celebrated across geographical and other boundaries! Happy Diwali!

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:04 am
  
  Have a wonderful holiday, Diti! ❤ ❤ ❤ Indians really know how to celebrate. 🙂
  
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  1. Diti Sen November 10, 2023 at 9:54 am
    
    Thank you!
    
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2. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:58 am
  
  My pleasure, Diti! ❤
  
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gabychops November 10, 2023 at 5:11 am

My Best Wishes to you Cheryl and your family!
Thank you for he beautiful presentation.

Joanna

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:06 am
  
  Thank you so much, Joanna. My pleasure to wish you a great holiday season! ❤ ❤ ❤
  
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  1. gabychops November 10, 2023 at 9:26 am
    
    Likewise, Cheryl! xx
    
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SelmaMartin November 10, 2023 at 5:30 am

Hey. Cheryl. This comment might dissolve like an echo in a few minutes but I’ll leave it anyway and probably return again later to say it again. This is beautiful. What lovely words and images. Here’s looking at you, Earthly Days!! Soar!!
Bless you my friend. Xoxo

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:10 am
  
  Your lovely comment arrived safe and sound, Selma. 🙂 Thank you so much! I am sorry to hear that you continue to struggle with technical issues.
  
  You are one of the people I am thankful for. All the best! ❤
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections November 10, 2023 at 6:28 am

The end-of-the-year holiday season is approaching … so all the best wishes to you and your family. Meanwhile, enjoy your blog break with your daughters.

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 9:12 am
  
  Thank you, Frank. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. ❤
  
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drvenkypens November 10, 2023 at 10:26 am

Happy holidays Cheryl💖Looking forward to your creative posts. Have a great time

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 10:36 am
  
  Thank you, Venky, for your kind words and wishes! Happy Holidays to you! ❤ ❤ ❤
  
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michnavs November 10, 2023 at 10:37 am

Happy holidays Cheryl…sending you my love and prayers❤️

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 11:26 am
  
  Thank you, Mich. All the best to you and your family! ❤
  
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Cindy Georgakas November 10, 2023 at 12:10 pm

Such a beautiful poem to you dear Cheryl! I love the sentiments and light of Diwali and the holidays coming. Have a wonderful break with your girls! See you soon💕

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 1:57 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Cindy! I am so looking forward to spending time with my daughters. Happy holidays to you and your wonderful family! ❤
  
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Sheereen November 10, 2023 at 1:24 pm

Happy Diwali. I am half way through your book. It’s amazing. So well written and so easy to flow while I read it❤️

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words, Sheereen. It makes my day to know you are enjoying the book! ❤ Happy Diwali to you!
  
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Rosaliene Bacchus November 10, 2023 at 2:04 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Cheryl!

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 2:23 pm
  
  ❤
  
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Michele Lee November 10, 2023 at 2:47 pm

I feel so energized and inspired! 🥰 Thanks, Cheryl.

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 10, 2023 at 3:26 pm
  
  Thank you, Michele, for your lovely response. Makes me happy to hear. ❤
  
  I struggled with the issue of a holiday post, but I think we cannot allow terrorists and other negative influences to steal our joy. If we do, they have defeated us. Happy holidays to you and your family! ❤
  
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  1. Michele Lee November 10, 2023 at 3:47 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Cheryl and bravo to you for sharing your voice. I agree wholeheartedly! 🙌🏻 Thank you and best to you! ❤
    
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KK November 11, 2023 at 8:38 am

A cute review of your esteemed book by Christopher. Congratulations! My best wishes to you and your family for the holiday season. I’m glad you have included Diwali, one of big festivals of India. Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Diwali, Cheryl 🪔💖🪔

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 11, 2023 at 8:48 am
  
  Thank you, KK. Happy Diwali! Happy Thanksgiving! ❤ ❤ ❤
  
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  1. KK November 11, 2023 at 2:16 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Cheryl 💕
    
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Dragthepen November 11, 2023 at 11:26 am

Happy Holidays 🥳

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 11, 2023 at 3:19 pm
  
  Thank you, JR. Happy Holidays to you! ❤
  
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Eugi November 11, 2023 at 11:54 am

Happy holidays to you and yours, Cheryl, and thank you for your cheerful and uplifting post. 💖

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 11, 2023 at 3:26 pm
  
  Thank you, Eugenia, for your kind words and wishes. ❤ They mean a lot to me. Hope your Thanksgiving is delightful!
  
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  1. Eugi November 12, 2023 at 7:50 pm
    
    You’re most welcome, Cheryl! 🤍
    
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Lisa at Micro of the Macro November 11, 2023 at 5:24 pm

Wishing you & your beloved the warmest of holidays, Cheryl. And what a lovely review of your book! 🙂

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 11, 2023 at 5:29 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Lisa! ❤ All the best to you and your family on Thanksgiving!
  
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  1. Lisa at Micro of the Macro November 11, 2023 at 8:24 pm
    
    💛🙏💛
    
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Ingrid November 12, 2023 at 8:16 am

Amen to this sharing of light and hope, Cheryl 🕯️ 🙏❤️

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 12, 2023 at 8:24 am
  
  A heartfelt thank-you, Ingrid, for your lovely response.
  
  Wishing you a beautiful week! ❤
  
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Layla Todd November 13, 2023 at 4:14 pm

Such a simple and sweet poem in celebration of bringing all we can to the holiday season! ❤

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1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet November 13, 2023 at 5:42 pm
  
  Thank you, Layla, for your kind response. ❤
  
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