Favorite Photos
Some photos retain their magic,
their power to evoke memories
and affections awakened
some time ago.
Robert, I never thought
I would love a man
who wore his hat indoors
or went to bed with his socks on.
This photo reminds me
how quickly I changed my mind
when I met you!
Maybe it was the flowers…
and a thousand other things!
I’ll love you always.
Copyright © 2026 by Cheryl Batavia
This photo was taken in 2014. The poem was one of the first written for Robert and made into a card.
Gulf Coast Poet 
Thank you so much, Cheryl, for the beautiful and deeply moving love poem!
Joanna
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Thank you for your kind response, Joanna. You made my day! 🌹
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Thank you, Cheryl, and you are more than welcome!
Joanna
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory, Cheryl!
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Ingrid, Thank you for your lovely comment. So glad you enjoyed the poem. 💕
Happy Spring! 🐣 🐥
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Beautiful poem and picture!
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Thank you so much, Chitragada! 😊
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Cheryl, this is absolutely beautiful. The way you capture a lifetime of love—the small, unexpected details and the ‘thousand other things’—is pure poetry. Robert is a lucky man to be seen and loved so completely.
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Srikanth, your comment made me very happy! Thank you for your kind words. 💐 Have a blissful weekend. 💕
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Such beautiful and genuine expression of Love, Cheryl. It feels really great to reconnect with you. Hope you are well and hearty with your near and dear ones.
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Wonderful to hear from you, Mousumi! Some big writimg projects and some health issues have kept me pretty busy. How about you? Are you still teaching?
All the best. Have a great weeekend! 💕
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Thanks, Cheryl. Along with teaching I was busy taking care of my nanogenarian mother in law.
It’s great to hear about your big writing projects, keep the momentum up. Wishing you health and happiness and a very good weekend. ❤
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Mousumi, it sounds like you have your hands full. Kudos! Take care of yourself! ❤️
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Good to see you, Cheryl!
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Good to see you, too! I am still busy working on some writing projects and dealing with health issues
You and J have a great weekend! 💕
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How beautiful, Cheryl! So good to hear from you. May your life together be blessed ❤
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Thank you for your kind words and good wishes, Rosaliene! ❤️
Happy Spring! 🐣🐥🌸🦋💕
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Happy Spring to you, too!
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What a wonderful way to express love that sounds timeless!
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Thank you, Balroop, for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it! 💕 Happy Spring!🌈
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What a heartfelt, moving poem, Cheryl. It shows you and Robert are made for each other. Stay blessed always ❤️💗🌹💐
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KK, Thank you so much for your beautiful reply. It means a great deal to me! 💕🌹🌻🦋💕
Happy spring! 🐣🐥
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You’re welcome, Cheryl. You too enjoy spring moments.🙏💗🌹😀
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How beautiful and heartfelt, Cheryl. It’s those little things that make a relationship special. 💖
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I agree that it is the little things that make relationships special. Thank you so much for your insightful comment, Eugi! Hope you are enjoying lovely spring weather!🌷🌻🌸
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You’re welcome, Cheryl, and yes, spring has finally arrived! 🌸🦋
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Aww, how lovely! Such a good poem, Cheryl. 🌼
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Thank you so much, Chris! Delighted you enjoyed the poem! ❤️
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I love your love and the photo that well captures it, Cheryl. Sending love and hope all is well. Miss you lots but glad to see you brighten the page from time to time always with your heart that shines. ❤️
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Thank you, Cindy. Glad you like the poem. Your kind words mean a great deal to me. 💕💕 💕
Please forgive me for not being present as much of the time. I will try to do better. Robert and I are putting most of our energy and efforts into dealing with multiple health issues.
The long-term projects I have been working on show some promise. I hope that things turn out well, and I will be able to share positive outcomes on WordPress.
Thank you for the love and concern you share with everyone you know. I appreciate you! 💐
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You’re so very welcome, Cheryl. I keep meaning to email you but alas… you know.
Forgiveness is never needed. I’m just glad you and Robert are there for each other and are so supportive. Life sure has it’s own agenda.. sigh.
All in good time. Take it little by little and it will come into fruition, I’m certain.
You’re so very welcome. You are important to me too and make a difference and I’m grateful for your words, truly. Hugs and love❣️💕❤️
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Such a love-ly poem, Cheryl. It’s authentic. Stay in love❤️
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Thank you, Smitha, for your kind words. Going on 12 great years. We met on Plenty of Fish when both of us were ready to give up on finding the right person. 🌹
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Awww… That sounds so romantic❤️. Would love to hear the story.
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Thank you for your interest, SmithaI I am sending you a poem iabout how Robert met.
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Oh lovely! Looking forward to it☺️
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Smitha, the link doesn’t work.”Netting in Lemon Bay”
I reposted the poem.😊
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Thanks, Cheryl. I read it. I could imagine it… You muddy shoes and sweaty going on a date.
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