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If I Were a Baby's Breath

Daniel Henry Rodgers

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Sometimes,
I wonder if the smallest things
just like the freshness of
a morning breeze
or the pause between heartbeats
carry more love than words ever could.
Perhaps,
if we listened closely we’d find
our souls twined into the quiet
beauty of all that simply is.

- Poet

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If I were a baby’s breath I’d be the sigh that bends the wheat as dawn slips by a gentle chinook that softly speaks a river’s pause….. before it breaks the soulful love itself remakes. If I were the moment I'd be the one star that pierces through the dark where moons align and two hearts become a place thoughts dissolve where time suspends a love too vast for fate to end. If I were a dream catcher I’d kiss your sleep with shades of joy too rich to keep reality more radiant than you'd dare. and when you wake upon your skin my breath would rise dew drops within. If I had an enchanted touch I’d be the artist of tides that sculpt the cliffs in full a warmth that lingers on your breasts a caress that cradles slow and deep like roots that drink where my love sleeps. If I were a sacred covenant I’d be the mark that binds your soul where comets arc not lost to time, nor dimmed by space but carved in light-faith’s endless place. forever locked in my loves’ divine celestial lace. But I am just myself imperfect true yes, I am only flesh and bone no myth no spark no sculpted stone— but in your arms, I burn, I shine a zephyrus breath where earth meets sky.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/15/2025 11:44:00 AM

Daniel, we do enjoy being with others we love. In my opinion, that is the reason for living. We can enjoy every day and each other. There's really nothing more that makes that much difference. We do need to be comfortable, but I think some people are driven to try to accomplish "great" things. I'm glad if they make the world a better place for us all. I think there is a spiritual part of life that outweighs the iconic things of our culture. Funny how some people want to mold us in their image.

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/11/2025 11:12:00 AM

This poem is a fav.

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/11/2025 10:32:00 AM

Daniel, this poem is so emotional. The line, "a love too vast for fate to end." It takes love to a higher level." This is such an interesting form.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/7/2025 11:33:00 AM

WOW!!! Your "If I Were a Baby's Breath" is an amazing write. Great Quote... Love your picture. May God Bless and Heal Your Family..........

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/7/2025 2:26:00 AM

My friend, you are more than myth and spark. Great poetry as usual. Your introduction is a poem in itself. Well done.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:32:00 AM

Dear Victor, I hope that you are being blessed everyday. Thank you so much for your words of kindess and uplifting. Sometimes I think my intros should be a poem in and of itself. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/7/2025 1:20:00 AM

This is beautiful and a pleasure to read this morning. I hover with the thoughts of where true meaning rests in such a complex life and world. If we trust our memory to provide the answers, mine tends to present moments rather than big events. The fleeting, almost impossible to document or explain the significance of seconds that just meant so much. Enjoyed - thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:34:00 AM

Dear DD, Your words touched me deeply. You understood exactly what I was trying to capture along with those fleeting moments that carry more meaning than grand events. Your reflection about memory and significance felt like you were reading my soul. Thank you for seeing me. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/6/2025 3:46:00 PM

Yes, my belief of melancholy felt when a breeze hits the soul, or a zephyrus breath where earth meets sky, is heaven sent and it reaches out and touches the deepest senses inside. Like Besma, I too am so to say rifling through my bag for the words to express your poetic mind, i know there are many types of love, and can be mistakenly used as an replacement of a husband, wife. "if we listened closely we’d find our souls twined into the quiet beauty of all that simply is" encouragement well said. Priceless, Daniel

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:37:00 AM

Dear Anaya, Thank you for your words are zephyr breaths and souls twining. I always appreciate that you understood the depth I was reaching for. That you'd take time to respond with such gorgeous imagery makes me feel truly seen. Your friendship is a gift beyond measure. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/6/2025 10:47:00 AM

I think those fresh, happy moments in time "carry more love than words ever could".. Happiness, Love a feeling that cannot be fully captured.. words remain a recipient of limitations.. Already I'm impressed by your insightful quote.. "A love too vast for fate to end" and so many a line to quote! What truly moves and touches my soul and awakens my heart to read poetry and follow its enchanting beats, is what it carries of thoughts and insight wrapped into a unique outshining beauty! Dear Daniel, you are the Artist of magic quill and unique sensitivity with a pallette of your own! Your poetry is stunning and of different taste and it's now that I feel the limitations of my words to capture and render the wonderful effect of your poetry on me.. All the ifs, you owned and earned because you are the Poet! A huge delight to read you! My deepest regards and blessings.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:40:00 AM

Dear Besma, Your words wrapped around my heart. When you spoke to my "a love too vast for fate to end," I felt truly understood. You see the palette of emotions I try to paint with, and your recognition of those "ifs" I've wrestled with means everything. Your beautiful response carries more wisdom than most. Thank you for this gift of understanding. With gratitude, Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/6/2025 6:41:00 AM

- Oh, so beautifully written Daniel - Words of wisdom... simple yet so important words... a poem that should be read often - hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:49:00 AM

Dear Anne-Lise, I love reading your note this morning and feel honored that you would read my poem more than once. I think that many rush through poems picking out the nuggets and rushing on. Thanks for your words of encouragement. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Ink Empress

Date: 5/6/2025 4:58:00 AM

Dear Daniel For some reason this is so beautiful and so heartfelt, I absolute love the flow and cadence and softness of your word weaving here , so many lines stood out for me and the opening there with your quote is so true, sometimes in the chaos of busy lives we forget to pause and listen to what we find around us and within us, the love and light! I really love “ But I am just myself imperfect true yes, I am only flesh and bone no myth no spark no sculpted stone” that ending speaks volumes! A fave this is for me! Pleasure reading! Sending you light always

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:44:00 AM

Dearest Empress, This morning your words feel like sunlight breaking through clouds. That you found beauty in my imperfections and seeing value in my "flesh and bone, no myth, no spark" confession. It touches me profoundly. You somehow understood exactly what I hoped to convey about pausing amidst life's chaos to truly listen. Your thoughtful reflection on my cadence and flow makes me feel truly seen as a writer. Your light illuminates my path. With endless gratitude, Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/5/2025 9:13:00 PM

Daniel, this vividly descriptive, romantic poem is a masterpiece! I don't use that description very often. Janice

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:46:00 AM

Dear Janice, Wow, you lifted my heart a little higher this morning and I am very appreciative and truly grateful for your comments. Thank you! Spring Blessings, My Dear Janice, Daniel

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/5/2025 8:19:00 PM

This is enchanting and enchanted, both. Marvelous penning, Daniel A super-fave for me. Thanks, Gershon

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/7/2025 7:48:00 AM

Hello Gershon, How can I not be thankful for your most gracious comments and making it a fav. I am elated! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2025 5:31:00 PM

Wow. So lovely. My newest fave!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/6/2025 5:36:00 AM

Dear Andrea, I couldn't be more pleased to see a fave and I am so thankful for your note. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Danel.

Paige Hind

Date: 5/5/2025 10:39:00 AM

Gosh, this is beautiful, Daniel. Loveliness incarnate, really!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/6/2025 5:35:00 AM

Dear Paige, I am always so glad to see your lovely notes and words of encouragement. Thank You! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2025 10:01:00 AM

and when you wake upon your skin my breath would rise dew drops within…and more! A lovely lyrical write!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/6/2025 5:34:00 AM

Dear Kim, I always consider dewdrops as words of endearment. I frequently called my daughters when they were small "my little dewdrops," and now I call my grandchildren that term. Thanks for your lovely notes always. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/5/2025 9:57:00 AM

Simply stunning Daniel, you write beautiful poetry and this one is no exception. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/6/2025 5:30:00 AM

Good Morning, Tom, These words were inspired by my wife and the upcoming Mother's Day. It seems that words flow when a true love is about. Thanks for your words of care. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One

Date: 5/5/2025 6:44:00 AM

Dear Daniel, your poem is a tender, imagistic meditation on love, identity, and longing. Your use of a series of vivid metaphors—baby’s breath, a moment, a dream catcher, an enchanted touch, a sacred covenant to express how love transforms your perception of self into something larger, softer, more transcendent. is so poetic. The conditional “If I were…” structures each stanza like a wish or prayer, highlighting a yearning to become something more meaningful for the beloved. Love it.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/5/2025 8:35:00 AM

Hello Silent One, I am so thankful to see you again. I have not read much from you lately and I did see you posted a poem and I commented. Thanks for being so insightful and I appreciate your thoughts. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Anne Winter

Date: 5/5/2025 6:21:00 AM

Dearest Daniel, this is such a beautiful poem. Wow. Beautiful. One must have a lot of love in one's heart to write a masterpiece like this. It's so exquisite especially the last stanza. "But I am just myself /imperfect true" hits right in the heart. With love and respect always, Anne

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/5/2025 8:34:00 AM

Dear Anne, Thank you for your most uplifting words, and I appreciate you coming, engaging, and commenting. Yes, the reality is that true love is not mystical, mythical, or just a pipe dream, but it is the acceptance of who we are. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daneil

Lin Lane

Date: 5/5/2025 5:49:00 AM

Dear Daniel, sometimes the smallest things say, "I love you," more than words... a look , a smile, a sigh. 'If I had an enchanted touch"... the lines in that verse stirred my emotions. Your poetry has been missed.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 5/5/2025 8:32:00 AM

Dear Lin, As part of my counseling, I work with couples and premarital couples and it is always interesting how they define love. Then, together, I have them discover true love using CS Lewis's "The Four Loves. Philia, Storge, Agape and Eros." Thank you for being you! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel