We Were Never 'I'

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We Were Never 'I'

Daniel Henry Rodgers

We are never truly alone; we are the sum of countless unseen lives. A place where the sacred and possibly the scientific plan in the cathedral of now. I invite you to the dance of microbes and stars where we will find the sacred rhythm of belonging orchestrated by our higher power. – Poet

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Within this sanctum of breath and bone— ten trillion anchorites mimic their devotions. Bacteria threading blood’s vermilion rivers braiding holy water into the cathedral of now. Their alchemy transmutes starlight into the wine of existence— decanted from Orion’s mythical vine. Viruses— those threshold wraiths between being and unbeing— inscribe new verses in the living gospel of our chromosomes. Fungi a cappella in mycelial tongues through marrow’s moaning chambers decomposing resurrection from each small death we die. We are not hosts— but cantatas still composing themselves in light. Each cell— a verse rehearsing resurrection. Hark: your pulse conducts this unseen choir where mortal breath becomes immortal song. And in this sacrosanct communion of kingdoms, we learn we were never “I”— but a constellation of prayers: timeless, boundless— Bacteria Viruses Fungi Me— becoming one.

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/14/2025 6:41:00 PM

Daniel, you're able to describe in such vivid detail, how everything came together to create the wonder that is you. Your thoughts are tender and deep. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker

Date: 7/14/2025 5:55:00 PM

Your ability, no, gift to combine science with life through poetry is amazing to me, Daniel. The knowledge you share with us in poetic form is appreciated by many. " I invite you to the dance of microbes and stars where we will find the sacred rhythm of belonging orchestrated by our higher power," a powerful intro to your work, my friend. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, supporting so many of us through your mindful and encouraging comments to our humble offerings. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Anne Winter

Date: 7/14/2025 3:47:00 PM

Dearest Daniel, I love the way you have written this poem scientifically with spirituality and philosophy. Every stanza holds a powerful meaning. "from each small death we die." This reminds me of absurdism, the absurdity of human existence—'we were never I'. Also, the true meaning behind this is that bacteria, fungi, cell etc , we are made up of these and these are the whole of our existence. When a cell or fungi dies, thus, from each small death we die. Wow. With love and respect always, Anne

Tom Woody

Date: 7/14/2025 2:34:00 PM

I think you just inspired a song - Fungi and me. Bacteria has too many syllables

Brandy Nicole
Date: 7/14/2025 6:18:00 PM

:) His humor brings a smile, indeed.

Anne Winter
Date: 7/14/2025 4:01:00 PM

Your sense of humour never fails to make me laugh