Daniel Henry Rodgers Poet Lyric

Notes About The Poem

What is it like to be truly in love? Is it a feeling, a thought, an action, time, or a gift?  Perhaps to someone like me, it is like Wild Mountain Honey!

 

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Wild Mountain Honey

Old Mountain tales of love spin 
     'neath dawn's blush,
Elderberries, purple ink drop pearls 
     drawing me nigh.
Ah! Her laughter just like a honeybee’s dance 
     in the summer’s rush.

For you ignite my days with passion, 
     'tis morn, a tear I cry
The calm, twilight lingers as her words 
     soft and low
In the caress of wildflowers where life’s 
     tranquility forever grows.

O'! Upon thy lips such sweetness dwells
     Must be God's design
Born where dandelions and wild bees 
     forever intertwine.
O', nectar kissed by sun untouched by 
     human hands
An arcadian panorama of ambrosia 
     upon my senses' land.

Thine gaze is my beacon in the 
     moonlit’s silvery velvet light.
You my guiding star ignites 
     for all my spirit’s journey 
     O' my soul’s delight
For as a life-alchemists seek nectar 
     deep in the mountain’s heart.

Thy love's an enchanting lore where peace 
     like nestling lark.
All the sages sighs, thymes' tempting lore 
     a beautiful pure chorus
Heather fills rolling landscapes
     an untold story before us.

Yes, my love's confession takes flight 
     with wild abandon
In the sanctuary, a haven bathed 
     in golden dawn
Thy touch is a sacred psalm 
     a sonnet on the wind
Radiant grace, I scribe my song 
     on every blossom's stem
Sunlight filters through sylvan green leaves 
    just for you.
Thy smile, a warmth that sees my spirit
     through and through.
Our love, eternal, untamed by 
     fleeting space or time.

A taste of heaven's dew 
     a love of purest and most divine.
Together, hand in hand
     we'll stray through life's inviolate maze
Where wildflowers bloom 
      and hearts forever graze.

No jeweled crown
      arrayed in silks and finery
Could display the love, my beloved 
     I found forever in thee.

For You are my sweet lady, 
     my songbird 
     my forever home
My wild mountain honey
     where my spirit roams. 

In thee, a love unbound 
     sweeter than sun-kissed dew
My Wild Mountain Honey
     forever wild
          forever true.

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Karen Jones March 27, 2024 at 9:46 PM Daniel this is powerfully passionate and full of awesome imagery! It touches my heart! I especially like “ Thine gaze, a beacon in the moonlit’s velvet light, A guiding star ignites my spirit’s journey, O' my soul’s delight. As life-alchemists seek nectar in the mountain’s heart” Love this! Daniel Henry Rodgers March 28, 2024 at 4:33 AM Dear Karen, your words mean the world to me! I'm thrilled that my poem touched you. This particular poem is one of my favorites that I wrote. Your appreciation fuels the beauty in words and shares our souls' delights. - Blessings, my dear friend! - Daniel

Robert Sidwell March 7, 2024 at 11:05 AM This was a very enjoyable read. Very enchanting and tasteful. Daniel Henry Rodgers March 7, 2024 at 4:23 PM Dear Robert, I greatly appreciate your visiting and reading this poem. It is a favorite of mine and ties to my life in many ways. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Christine Phillips March 6, 2024 at 5:43 PM Hi Henry: This is a beautiful poem. I enjoy your description of love written in old and modern English. It is feels like the language of Shakespear careful arranged to tell a beautiful tale of love. By the way thank you for commenting on my poems. I Really appreciate your comments. Daniel Henry Rodgers March 7, 2024 at 4:21 PM Dear Christine, Thank you for your kind and affirming comments Your appreciation for the blending of old and modern English in my poem warms my heart. I’m glad you found the connections in the language reminiscent of Shakespeare. Your support and kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you for reciprocating the kindness—I value our exchange of feedback. Blessings my friend, Daniel

Regina Elliott March 2, 2024 at 5:34 PM Such ethereal bliss, in the bosom of nature with your beloved wife. Bravissimo! A truly beauteous romantic rhyming masterpiece. A very enthusiastic FAVE for such a talented bard. Have a blessed Sunday tomorrow, Daniel. ~ Daniel Henry Rodgers March 3, 2024 at 5:48 AM Dear Regina, thank you for your wonderful words of affirmation. This is a fave for me Because I grew up on a farm and we had our own mountain we used for our sawmill. Yes, we had bees aplenty including wild mountain honey bees and as a boy I would explore that mountain and would come across the honey which was always a great love and joy. Have a blessed Sunday, my poet friend, - Daniel

Kelli White February 26, 2024 at 6:43 AM Honey like the sweet kiss of a beloved, such beautiful words and ethereal imagery Daniel, kelli Daniel Henry Rodgers February 26, 2024 at 8:14 AM Hello, Kelli; thank you so much for your affirming words. It is the farm boy in me. - Blessings, Daniel

Speaks Volumes February 20, 2024 at 9:19 AM Daniel this is a spectacular array of emotions coupled with beautiful images of true love. Your words dance through the poem as if gifted with inner music. A delight to read. Congratulations. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 20, 2024 at 9:27 AM Dear Wen, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and encouraging words about my poem. I'm genuinely touched by your thoughtful comments and thrilled that my words resonated with you. - Blessings, Daniel

Ink Empress February 20, 2024 at 5:57 AM Dear daniel, this is one of those poem that would make any reader be awwn! And just be in awe of the seamless and poetic flow of emotions expressed. I love the way youv written this, although im not always a fan of archaic words, the way youv made it seem so beautiful to the ears and soul is just very creative of you. A love that is selfless and is endless so well depicted and delivered here. I especially loved the line “ Sunlight filters through sylvan green leaves, just for y” the alliteration Daniel Henry Rodgers February 20, 2024 at 9:25 AM Dear Ink Empress, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and encouraging comments on my poem. I'm truly honored by your kind words and thrilled that my poem touched you deeply. Thank you once again for hosting the contest and for your generous feedback. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my work with you and fellow poets. - Blessings, Daniel Ink Empress February 20, 2024 at 5:58 AM And use of poetic techniques in such a descriptive manner is what makes this poem stand out for me. Soul warming read really. Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest

Susan Ashley February 15, 2024 at 5:40 PM Dear Daniel, your exquisite lyric is filled with the exhilaration, appreciation of being in love. The poetic finesse of "love's confession" indeed "takes flight with wild abandon" through emotional realms rich in natural imageries full of sensory surprises, delights and soulful beauty. There's a feeling of awe in the romantic expressions poured forth from your gifted pen upon the poetic page for the sweet love shared with your beloved. "For You are my sweet lady, my songbird, my forever home, My wild mountain honey, where my spirit roams." Wow! The depth of ardent passion resonates in your golden verse. Your artistry shines brighter than the noonday sun, my friend. A sumptuous, scrumptious piece! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Daniel Henry Rodgers February 16, 2024 at 8:17 AM Dearest Susan, Your words about my poem have left me absolutely speechless. Knowing that you found it "exquisite" and filled with "exhilaration" is heartwarming. You've captured the essence of what I was trying to express with such beautiful precision – the wild abandon of new love, the richness of emotions, and the awe-inspiring beauty of finding a "forever home" in another person. Thank you, Susan, for your friendship, insightful feedback, and, most importantly, for believing in my artistry. I am truly grateful for your encouragement. It shines brighter than any noonday sun. - Blessings, Daniel

Duke Beaufort February 11, 2024 at 8:54 AM It's a wonderfully described feeling indeed that captures the feelings of attraction and love. I sense these feelings with my own wife and love how you have it packaged as a product. It gives me pause and I will take more time to look at my own love and apply these metaphors just for the fun of it. In our rushed helter-skelter lives, we don't take enough time to let us have these treats. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 11, 2024 at 5:25 PM Dear Duke, I'm thrilled that the poem resonated with your experience with your wife. It’s wonderful to hear how it invited deeper reflection on your own love. You're absolutely right; in our busy lives, slowing down to savor these "treats" is crucial. It's why I love capturing emotions in poetry - it provides a pause to appreciate the beauty in everyday moments. Keep celebrating love with your wife, and keep sharing your thoughts! - Blessings, Daniel

Jan Allison February 10, 2024 at 2:47 AM WOW WOW WOW what beautiful romantic lines indeed, I struggle with romantic poems, this is truly a honey of a poem, you should get this recorded for your beloved as a Valentines gift!:-) hugs jan xx Daniel Henry Rodgers February 10, 2024 at 1:45 PM Dear Jan, Your comment on my poem made my heart skip a beat! To hear you say "WOW WOW WOW" and describe it as "truly a honey of a poem" is incredibly gratifying. The idea of recording it for my beloved as a Valentine's gift... well, that's absolutely adorable! I might just have to explore that possibility. Your thoughtfulness and enthusiasm have absolutely brightened my day. Thank you my friend for being such a supportive and encouraging poet. - Blessings Daniel

Maria Williams February 10, 2024 at 2:14 AM Wow, what can I possibly add that hasn't been said before? To have such a caring poetic Soul such as yourself, she is one very fortunate lady. Not many true romantics around these days. Thanks for visiting my page...Maria Daniel Henry Rodgers February 10, 2024 at 1:40 PM Wow, Maria, your words mean so much to me! You've captured the heart of what I was trying to convey, and your own poetic spirit shines through in your response. It's truly heartwarming to connect with you who appreciate the exploration of emotions and find value in romanticism. Thank you for visiting my page and leaving such a thoughtful comment - it brightened my day! - Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues February 9, 2024 at 6:32 AM A beautiful display of imagery! Wild mountain honey, we'll stray through life's inviolate maze, Where wildflowers bloom…and more. Ahh… Daniel Henry Rodgers February 9, 2024 at 6:47 AM Good Morning, Kim, I am so appreciative that you came and visited my poem and left your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. - Blessings, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2024 at 1:12 PM One honey of a write, which I am taking as a romantic metaphorical tribute to your honey!! Daniel Henry Rodgers February 8, 2024 at 3:55 PM Dearest Andrea, for your honey sweet kindness. LOL! Have a great day my friend! - Blessings, Daniel

Anne-Lise Andresen February 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM - Wonderfully lyric poem, Daniel ... in harmony and balance between loving and being loved...when the flame is lit, the story continues... :) - hugs Daniel Henry Rodgers February 8, 2024 at 10:16 AM Dear Anne-Lise, Thank you for your kind and affirming note. Ah!! Love, what more incredible things in life could there be? - Blessings, my Friend!! -Daniel

Victor Buhagiar February 8, 2024 at 8:56 AM You have all the ingredients that make up a wonderful poem. The diction, the imagery, everything leads to a magnificent romantic poem. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 8, 2024 at 10:14 AM Hello Victor, Thank you for dropping by and leaving such a kind note. It seems like the farm/mountain boy in me wanted to write another poem about love. I have written and given my wife perhaps 40+ poems over the 42 years that we have been married related to her and/or us. She said she keeps them all in a box. Thanks again, my friend! - Blessings, Daniel

Bill Baker February 7, 2024 at 10:40 PM A lovely Lyric poem, Daniel. Your imagery was exquisite and the rhythm so smooth like a feather floating to the ground. A poetic description of the true love you've found. a tribute to true love that knows no bound. Love is what sets us free. Thank you for sharing the love through your poetry and "Wild Mountain Honey". A FAV for my list, my friend. Bill Daniel Henry Rodgers February 8, 2024 at 4:48 AM Hey Bill, I can't tell you how much your kind comments mean to me. You picked out exactly what I was hoping to achieve – in the poem.. To hear you describe it as "exquisite" and "smooth like a feather" makes me incredibly happy. Your support as a friend and fellow creator means a lot. "Wild Mountain Honey" being a "FAV" for your list makes my day! - Blessings, My Friend!!! -Daniel

Hilda Greenhough February 7, 2024 at 10:13 PM I enjoyed the rhyming heartbeat and the subtle romantic cadence. This was an interesting poem. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 8, 2024 at 4:44 AM Good Morning, Hilda. It is so nice that you stopped by and visited my poem and left your kind comment. Many Blessings, Daniel

Speaks Volumes February 7, 2024 at 11:46 AM Wow Daniel, I'll have what you're having (any day ) !!! Such a scrumptious poem. All the delights of sweet love depicted by the most pure of substances. No added anything just smooth, golden, glistening, sweet, wild mountain honey. A love so true with all the scenic beauty you describe, all in one outstanding poem. Gotta love it. Cheers from Wen. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 11:54 AM Dearest Wen, Your comment on my poem brought a smile as wide as the open fields described in its verses! "Scrumptious" is definitely not a word I hear associated with poetry often but coming from you, it feels like the highest compliment. I absolutely adore your analogy of the poem. It perfectly captures the sweetness and purity of the love I aimed to portray. Your appreciation for the absence of "added anything" means a lot – the rawness and genuineness of love were core aspects I wanted to convey. Your comment was more than just feedback; it was a delightful experience in itself. Thank you, Wen, for your enthusiasm and unique perspective. It truly fuels my creative fire. – Blessings, Daniel

Silent One February 7, 2024 at 11:20 AM Its a beautiful ode to love and nature, weaving together vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions to create a captivating tapestry of affection and admiration. The imagery of "Old Mountain tales of love" sets the scene for a timeless and enchanting love story, rooted in the beauty and tranquillity of nature. The references to elderberries, honeybees, wildflowers, and mountain landscapes evoke a sense of purity and serenity, reflecting the deep connection between the lovers and their surroundings. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 11:35 AM Dear Silent One, Your words touched me more deeply than you might know. To read such a thoughtful and insightful analysis of my poem was indeed an honor. It means the world to me that you picked up on those details and understood their significance. But then you went even further, delving into the portrayal of the beloved. You saw my comparisons and understood the deeper meaning I was trying to express. To have someone appreciate those nuances on such a level is incredibly rewarding. Thank you, Silent One, for taking the time to read my poem so deeply and for sharing your insightful and beautiful response. – Blessings, Daniel Silent One February 7, 2024 at 11:21 AM You excel in the descriptions of the beloved's laughter, gaze, and touch are imbued with a sense of reverence and awe, portraying them as sources of light, warmth, and inspiration. The comparison of the beloved to "nectar kissed by sun" and "a beacon in the moonlit’s velvet light" reinforces their ethereal and divine qualities.

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2024 at 9:11 AM Elderberries if uncooked are poisonous so they say. Always cook them before eating. The poem is beautiful and describes a beautiful place with beautiful plants and wildlife. I love the woods, streams, and wildlife even though I am not able to get out there as much anymore. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara Sara Kendrick February 8, 2024 at 9:17 AM Why, thank you, Daniel. Sara Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 9:20 AM Dear Sara, Yes, if eaten raw, they can make you sick, but baked into a pie or made into wine is safe. It means the world to me that you found the poem beautiful and descriptive. Even though you can't visit such places as often, your comment shows your passion for nature remains alive. It is always a Joy to have you visit. - Blessings, Daniel

Lin Lane February 7, 2024 at 7:52 AM All of your verses speak of love at a height taller than any mountain. With her eyes serving as a beacon in the moon's velvet light there's no need for a word, just her gaze. Nice touch to mention sage and thyme, Daniel. Such a love is much sweeter than anything a honeybee could produce. Lin Lane February 7, 2024 at 11:08 AM Daniel, your response is equally gratifying to me. I always see what you leave unwritten, or at least some of the depth of your intentions. Thank you for acknowledging that. Your poetry is so far beyond what most on site are capable of expressing as you do. If I give you encouragement, I feel honored. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 8:02 AM Ah, Lin, Your comments absolutely made my day! Knowing my words touched you and that you found the love described "taller than any mountain" truly fills me with joy. And the "sage and thyme" being sweeter than honey? Well, that just puts the biggest smile on my face! It means so much that you picked up on that detail and appreciated the sensory experience it aimed to create. Your thoughtful and encouraging words do more than just provide feedback, Lin. They fuel my passion for writing Thank you for being such a supportive and insightful friend! Blessings, Daniel

Jerry Brotherton February 7, 2024 at 5:49 AM Such wonderful storytelling in this beautiful tribute to love. Well done, Daniel. Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 6:05 AM Good Morning, Jerry. Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. We could write volumes on love and its various meanings. - Blessings, Daniel