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My Feral Celtic Faerie Queene

Daniel Henry Rodgers

"Some loves are not soft words but war cries—wild, untamed, and stirred with ruin. And in that chaos, we find a place some call home." - Poet

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babe I stumbled home— drenched in Guinness, soaked in guilt the apartment crumbles, a shattered ruin but you—your copper mane ablaze— my wild Morrigan a feral Celtic Faerie Queene waging war against the wreckage. You told me love was a lie stitched by leprechauns but your touch proves there’s truth in everything we break and rebuild. Chased the wail of a banshee tonight hoping to drown the shame gulped it down like bottom-shelf whiskey. Instead I christened the clover— four leaves or forty—who cares? — baptizing failures trembling hands at work. In this emerald world of lies forget unicorns rainbows and clovers— false luck's for fools and drunks. Luck’s a liar a Puca’s trick crumbling when touched. But you— wear that emerald dress like a battle cry. A storm inside a woman whiskey-fire eyes dare me to fall harder and I do. Every time. You are my reel— venomous alive an unseelie’s song the one thing that won’t let me escape. I’ve fed the snakes with my mistakes but still I kneel before you— a fool drunk on you more potent than any fairy brew. We aren’t saints but we’re still here— holding on to this wreckage with blood-stained hands. Pour another pint, love— let’s dance on glass fragments our broken dreams— our frenzied jig painting the town green— two misfits spinning through this carnival of Fiana fools. In the chaos in the ruin we find each other. No leprechaun guards our gold but you—my queen of chaos— are treasure enough to keep me alive. So here's to you, my wild Morrigan— in your eyes I find my home the only shelter I’ve ever known. in your smile, I find sanctuary and storm alike— for you, are my feral Celtic Faerie Queen.

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/26/2025 11:08:00 PM

Poem of the year, in my humble heart! The undaunting swirl of images, lovers facing inner demons and human love with its slings and arrows, is a tribute to you, Daniel, as a poet out to really create this jewel, that uplifts me, to desist from writing the poetry that is lesser, easy and fast! Bouquets, yes, on your admirable delight am so very pleased to “”fav! Magna Cum Laude! Panagiota Romios

Valsa George

Date: 3/21/2025 10:29:00 PM

What a strange alliance of a drunkard and a Celtic Faerie Queene, the red haired Morrigan! How beautifully you have delineated their unique romance. You have also incorporated all elements of the Celtic folklore and brought in the spirit of St. Patrick Day.... the leprechauns, the banshee, the clover et al. "Pour another pint, love— let’s dance on glass fragments our broken dreams— our frenzied jig painting the town green— two misfits spinning through this carnival of Fiana fools." What a felicitous atmosphere you have dreated! "No leprechaun guards our gold but you—my queen of chaos— are treasure enough to keep me alive" What deep avowal of love and words of gallantry, reflecting the spirit of Red cross knights! So much enjoyed, dear Daniel.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/24/2025 8:09:00 AM

Dear Valsa, what a joy reading your note this morning. It is a strange alliance and I wanted it to be different from the typical Irish poem on St. Paddy's Day. I have lots of influences where I grew up on the farmlands of Gettysburg, where some people have these types of relationships. Thank You!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Ink Empress

Date: 3/19/2025 10:34:00 AM

This is beyond beautiful and romantic dear daniel! You are so versatile and you write on so many various topics and themes in such an eloquent manner’ I absolutely love the lines “ I’ve fed the snakes with my mistakes but still I kneel before you— a fool drunk on you more potent than any fairy brew. We aren’t saints” wow! Soul hitting and beyond brilliant! Some of those lines that i wish i had written really! The flow and the wordplay and poetic nature of your poem deserves a FAV for sure! Pleasure reading this gem! Sending you light always

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/20/2025 5:30:00 AM

Dear Empress, I am so thankful that you are part of my life! I grew up out in the farmlands of Pennsylvania and out there love can look very different than the typical love we see in most writings. Since it was St. Paddy's Day, I wanted to ink out something that was very Irish and reflected a feral love built on true love. Thank you as always and I am so highly appreciative of your comments. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Len Gasun

Date: 3/17/2025 7:06:00 PM

Wow! This is absolutely stunning my dearest poet friend Daniel. You are also a great lyrical poet. Hope to hear the melody of this soon. I immensely enjoyed and loved this piece. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your poetry. Hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:44:00 AM

Dear Len, I thought about putting an Irish tune to the poem. Maybe sometime in the near future. I am so grateful for your visit and comments!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/17/2025 5:06:00 PM

An amazing lyrical my friend. You have the gift of the leprechaun for sure.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:42:00 AM

Hello Jerry, It is either the muse is a leprechaun or someone had to much green beer to drink. LOL! Thank you for your wonderful comments and I am very appreciative. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/17/2025 3:56:00 PM

An Irish man’s tale spun with care, about a Faerie Queen, poetry with a lyric’s flare. You must have kissed the blarney stone for its gift, poet. I love the sea shanties, Limericks and tales as these, in them I’m pleased. If only I had a copper mane like Morrigan I wish I were Irish; I’d sing a Fenian song. A delightful contribution for Paddy's Day. Happy Paddy's Day, Daniel! ~

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:40:00 AM

Dear Anaya, I thought that most people would put down the traditional thoughts about St Pat's day which I am grateful for. I wanted to shake it up a bit and had a lot of fun writing this realistic picture for some. Thank you and I hope that you had a great St. Paddy's Day!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/17/2025 2:46:00 PM

Wow. THE best. A fave for this wild poem fraught with awesome imagery.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:39:00 AM

Dear Andrea, I was elated to see your comments and fav and I am just thankful for you! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/17/2025 9:19:00 AM

Daniel, your imagination, your eloquence and your natural creative ability are more than evident in this intriguing write - the red fiery hair, the emerald green dress that your - Feral Celtic Faerie Queene - wears as a battle cry - her whiskey fire eyes that dare you - draw you to her, you are drunk on her, In her smile however, you find both sanctuary and shelter. I applaud your poetic talent my friend. I think this is the most fascinating poem I have ever read on Poetry Soup Hugs Jennifer.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:38:00 AM

Dear Jennifer, Thank you for being one of my special friends and I am very graterful for your reading and comments. It truly was a fun but realistic write based on where I grew up at. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/17/2025 8:07:00 AM

Such a cool write, Daniel! Complex and unique. They don’t see themselves as the perfect couple but they make the wildness work for them. … But you— wear that emerald dress like a battle cry...she is for this warrior.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:36:00 AM

Dear Kim, It is funny because growing up I knew several couples like this who really did have a wild part of their lives but I knew they would never give up on each other. She is a warrior for sure and you almost have to be to make it work. Thank you and I appreciate you!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/17/2025 7:56:00 AM

Daniel, Happy St. Patrick's day and smiles for making this available to us. If there's an example that love conquers all, this is it. It goes to show that there's many associations that can function and we can allow for them and respect them. I don't think their abode would work very well as and Airbnb, but it would be interesting to be there. The extremes you create for us are very educational! Thanks for the safety of the poetic view!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/18/2025 8:34:00 AM

Hello Duke, I hope that you had a great St. Pat's Day. It is fun to write stories like this because it was part of the culture that I grew up in. Thanks as always for your inspiring thoughts. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/17/2025 3:43:00 AM

You brought memories of Spencer's epic The Faerie Queen which I studied many moons ago. Of course this is something different. Irish lore is always fascinating. You did so well with this poem.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:58:00 AM

Dear Victor, Irish lore truly is fascinating from so many different angles. I truly enjoyed writing this poem to be posted this past weekend. Happy St Patrick's Day! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Mike Bayles

Date: 3/16/2025 12:38:00 PM

Wow, there's so much depth to this poem, and passion.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:57:00 AM

Hello Mike, Thank you so much for your support and kind comment. Happy St Patrick's Day! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/16/2025 10:21:00 AM

Daniel, what a beautiful romantic ode that truly reflects the Irish spirit of your red-haired Morrigan. I love the way you subtly weave the unique elements of Irish lore and legend into each line. Brilliantly crafted, dear friend! And may the roads rise up to meet you until we meet again! Best wishes for the contest. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Blessings of spring renewal to you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:56:00 AM

Dear Sam, What a St Patrick's Day blessing to read your comments this morning. I loved writing this poem and wanted to post it before today. Happy St Patrick's Day! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/16/2025 9:08:00 AM

Brilliant writing Daniel, you're well into the Celtic spirit, Ireland is shrouded in mystery and folklore, If you've never been I'd urge you to go. Happy St Patrick's day to you.. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:54:00 AM

Hello Tom, Thank you!! One of my next trips is to drive around Ireland and Scotland. I have never been to any of the British Isles but have been to Europe several times. Happy St. Patrick's Day!! I do hope to be in Heaven before the devil knows I left. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/16/2025 8:42:00 AM

I love your poem. It has great energy and mystery. Just be careful. She may go wild with her bestowed power.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:52:00 AM

Dear Hilda, You are right that she may go wild with that power. Thank you for all your wonderful comments. Happy St. Patricks Day. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jan Allison

Date: 3/16/2025 6:53:00 AM

I'm sure many a sweet Colleen can relate to your skilfully written poem - a fantastic tale for St Patrick's day!! hugs Jan xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:51:00 AM

Dear Jan, Thank you my friend and Happy St Patrick's day to ya'. I am always so appreciative of your visits. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2025 6:54:00 AM

the picture you chose is just brilliant! I especially love the flame haired lassie! hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 3/16/2025 6:29:00 AM

Daniel, you've certainly done justice to that visual accompanying your creative lines, or is it the other way around? A feral woman and a drunkard... what a pair and what strength the tie that binds them. Your lines are always skillfully written and woven with metaphors. I found a wee bit of a reason to smile in this one when he christened the clover. ;-) A write to honor St. Patrick's Day... accomplished!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:50:00 AM

Dear Lin, I wrote this about a month ago with a couple of tweaks here and there, but I wanted to post it the day before St. Patrick's Day. I am so glad you picked up on the clover. What better comparison than a drunkard and a feral woman. It is always a joy to see your comments. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Woody

Date: 3/16/2025 5:49:00 AM

Aye lad. An Irish tale to compete with the best of 'em. She's a Bonnie lass, to be sure. Careful though. She won't suffer a fool. Aye

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/17/2025 3:47:00 AM

Hello Tom, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a little of your Irish Grog. This was fun to write and I probably completed it about a month ago, waiting for this past weekend to post. Have a great week!! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel