Home » Poems » Daniel Henry Rodgers » Sapphire, Honey, and Rose

Daniel Henry Rodgers | + Follow Poet |

Sapphire, Honey, and Rose

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Daniel Henry Rodgers.

When I wrote each of these two Haikus over different seasons, they initially stood out to me as a standalone Haiku. However, after much contemplation, I believe they make a wonderful Haiku Sequence, for they emotionally complement each other.

------------

She is my sonnet:
Sapphire eyes and honey hair…
Smile within my storm-

A rare blue rose blooms…
Her psalm, a winter night’s flame,
My heart, warm, flutters.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

FJ Thomas

Date: 7/21/2025 10:03:00 AM

I agree Daniel, they complement each other beautifully.

Karen Croft

Date: 9/12/2024 5:03:00 AM

A beautiful combination! Not many people write of a blue rose. I used to take white roses and spray them a touch of blue when I was younger.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 9/12/2024 5:35:00 AM

Dear Karen, I always loved the idea of there being a true blue rose but there is none to be found in nature. When I was a child, there was a movie called "The Thief of Baghdad, where a blue rose was part of the plot. This staying in my head all these years. - Thank you for your wonderful comments. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/21/2024 10:44:00 AM

And quite perfect together, Daniel. Very nice.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 8/23/2024 8:04:00 AM

Hello Jim, Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind comments. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2024 11:08:00 AM

Another fantastic ku. So romantic

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 3/10/2024 12:03:00 PM

Dear Andrea, you are the best and I am thankful for your comments. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/30/2023 11:32:00 AM

Ahh!! I enjoyed reading these today. Thanks for sharing them with us. Your visits to my page are uplifting. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/30/2023 11:48:00 AM

Thank You, Sara and Happy New Year! Blessings, Daniel

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/14/2023 8:12:00 AM

Dear Daniel, I am struck by the contrasting yet complimentary beauty (sunny/snowy, summer/winter, stormy/serene.. or a cherished love at different seasons of life) of these two haiku, which when strung together, provide an expression of a full and romantic appreciation for your "sonnet". How exquisite! Lovely vivid word choices stir wonderful thoughts and emotions. I adore the poem and the intriguing title too, which captivated my imagination immediately. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/14/2023 9:09:00 AM

Ahhh, You are the best, Susan, and I appreciate your lovely comments on the Haikus. They are some of my favorite forms to write. Have a wonderful rest of the week. - Blessings, Daniel

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/24/2023 11:28:00 AM

Hello Daniel Rodgers, A beautiful poem. filled with romance. enjoy y9our day my friend. /darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/24/2023 3:30:00 PM

Hello Daniel,You are welcome. My friend. /Darlene/

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 11/24/2023 1:42:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene for your wonderful comment! - Blessings, Daniel

Deb M

Date: 11/20/2023 7:00:00 AM

How very lovely and romantic Daniel! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 11/20/2023 8:04:00 AM

Good Morning, Deb, Thank you for your wonderful comment. When you have great people in your life, they become your inspiration! - Blessings, Daniel

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/18/2023 6:55:00 AM

So lovely, expressive, and romantic! Daniel, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 11/18/2023 2:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice for your congrats and affirmations! Also congratulations to you for your amazing win and your short poem that says so much in such few words! - Blessings Daniel

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/23/2023 7:20:00 AM

Hello Daniel. Good Morning. Yes, the haikus can stand separately and together as a whole as well. You did well placing them together. Love truly speaks. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Have a wonderful day. Take Care (smile)

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 10/27/2023 9:58:00 AM

Hello Lisa, thank you so much for your beautiful comments. I look forward to reading more of you wonderful poems.