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Wooded Autumn Smile

I stand at the wooded edge
where goldenrod bows with the wind's wave
its yellow heads nodding in agreement.
A chickadee perches
its heart a tiny drum of joy
echoing the forest's pulse.

In this moment a smile radiates—
not mine but the earth's—
a ripple spreading
a gentle caress touching all it meets.

A maple leaf lets go
red-gold luminous
spinning down in a silent dance
a quiet farewell to summer's warmth.
I catch it as a gift.

How strange, this silk
between bird, leaf, and human
this quiet belonging that holds
as frost approaches.

What is this feeling
but love's quiet whisper?
This moment
but life itself, distilled
to its essence?

And now, having tasted
this wild sweetness
how will you carry
your one precious life?

Copyright © Daniel Henry Rodgers | Year Posted 2024

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Suzanne Delaney Date: 1/19/2025 2:53:00 AM Good Morning, Daniel: I recently received my copy of “Radiant verses and was so heartened to see your beautiful poem on the first page. How well you have captured our connection to nature with these words, “ How strange, this silk between bird, leaf, and human this quiet belonging that holds as frost approaches.” and the poem as a whole is impeccable, Huge congratulation. SuZ Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 12/3/2024 2:37:00 AM Daniel, congratulations on having your poem selected for publication in Radient Verses PS Analogy. It is so beautifully penned, and such a lovely image and quote, I absolutely love it, A FAV, and the first poem in the book too, blessings, Constance Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 12/3/2024 5:18:00 AM Dear Constance, Thank you for your wonderful words that filled my day. I was quite taken back with joy to see that it was the first poem in the book. I am always grateful that they took any of my submissions, no matter where they fall in the sequence. I am always grateful for you. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

thriveni c mysore Date: 11/25/2024 11:25:00 PM Congratulations dear poet. So happy to read you on 'Radiant verses'. 'Silent dance' it is. We are so proud of you. Respects sir. Cheers !!! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 11/26/2024 7:23:00 AM Dear Thriveni, Thank you so much. I was truly surprised to see that I received the first poem in the book. I am so appreciative of your comments. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

David Crandall Date: 11/24/2024 10:41:00 PM Congratulations Daniel. This is the first poem that shows up in Amazon, when you click on "Read Sample" in the anthology. Well deserved! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 11/25/2024 6:31:00 AM Happy Monday, David, Thank you for your wonderful words, and I would not have known to look until I saw your note. It is humbling to see it as the first one in the book. Also, congratulations to you for getting two of your artistic poems in there! The book looks outstanding! I am looking forward to getting my copy. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/27/2024 8:54:00 AM Brilliant! I just reread this and was amazed once again. Congrats on POTD. God bless you always... my favorite season also. Much love, Gina Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 11/1/2024 5:42:00 AM Dear Gina, Ahh, what a great compliment and it fills the heart. I am thankful for your friendship! Autumn Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel

Deb M Date: 9/30/2024 8:52:00 AM Belated Congratulations Daniel on POTD for this incredibly beautiful Autumn poem….you can feel the love you have for autumn in every paragraph it shines through! Lovely imagery and l love the Title also! Debx Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 10/7/2024 8:30:00 AM Dear Deb, Aww I was so thankful to read your comments this morning. Thanks for being so inspiring! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Maria Williams Date: 9/30/2024 4:55:00 AM Two months late, but better late than never Dear Daniel. A lyrical poem indeed. You paint a magnificient picture with just words. Congratulations, albeit late, on your POTD. What I admire about you is that you can remain positive inspite of the negative enviornment in which you inject great positivity, Hugs Daniel Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 10/7/2024 8:29:00 AM Dear Maria, I am so grateful that you came to read and comment, no matter how long time has passed. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Smita Kulkarni Date: 9/13/2024 2:00:00 PM Lovely poetry! Enjoyed reading it!! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/16/2024 8:01:00 AM Hello Smita, I am so grateful for your comments this morn. Have a great week. - Blessings, MY Friend, Daniel

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/10/2024 10:00:00 PM Amazing writing. Beautiful. Love Autumn and this poem. God bless you, love, Gina Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/16/2024 8:00:00 AM Dear Regina, I always am blessed by your comments. Thank you! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Laura Leiser Date: 9/7/2024 1:29:00 PM Just discovered t your jewel of a poem! Your words evoke a reverence for autumn all the emotions that go with it. The imagery is stellar and moving. A fave! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/9/2024 5:39:00 AM Dear Laura, What a wonderful visit and I am so appreciative of your kind words. I also feel humbly honored by your fave!. Have a great week! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/5/2024 11:16:00 AM Hello Daniel Rodgers, I just read this beautiful poem. It will be my fav. blessings my friend. /Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/6/2024 10:06:00 AM Hello Daniel, you are welcome. I will and you have a great weekend. My dear friend. /Darlene/ Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/6/2024 5:29:00 AM Dear Darlene, Ahh thank you for your wonderful and inspiring comments. I am humbly grateful! Have a Great Weekend! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Ink Empress Date: 9/5/2024 7:49:00 AM Dear daniel, i am not sure if ive said this before but i love a poem where theres questions flowing which gives an evocative touch, but that isnt the only reason why i love this, i see your observant side through this poem, how you look around at passing seasons and nature and contemplate and write, while also painting imagery with colors and wordplay that fits autumnal theme! I really felt the lines “ How strange, this silk between bird, leaf, and human this quiet belonging” another fave! Congrats on your POTD TOO Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/6/2024 5:28:00 AM Dear Empress, You always have so much Light to shine and that fills my heart and mind. Autumn is such a beautiful season that I find almost magical with all the changes, especially here in Pennsylvania, where we have distinctive seasons. There is something about this time of year that inspires me even more to write, among other things. Thanks for being such a great motivational friend! Have a great weekend. - Blessings, My Dearest Friend, Daniel

Susan Ashley Date: 9/3/2024 12:47:00 PM Dear Daniel, your autumn appreciation and meditation is deep, rich and illuminating. A thoughtful and though-provoking piece full of the beauty of fall's transition and transformative introspection. A spiritual revelation unfurled verse by precious verse. Profound penning. Congratulations for your poem being honored with POTD! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/6/2024 5:23:00 AM Dear Susan, You fill my heart today with your kind words and I am very thankful for that. Have a wonderful weekend! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sam Kauffman Date: 9/3/2024 10:15:00 AM Dear Daniel, back with congratulations on your well deserved POTD! I love the underlying sense of blessing in this wonderfully crafted poem. So happy for you. A POTD is indeed a very special honor! Sending you an abundance of blessings in this season of abundance, my friend! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/6/2024 5:22:00 AM Dear Sam, Ahhh thank you for stopping by and leaving your wonderful note. Autumn has always made me feel more peace and more engaging of nature. Have a great weekend. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One Date: 9/3/2024 9:44:00 AM The poem's exploration of love and life is subtle yet profound. The question, "What is this feeling but love's quiet whisper?" invites the reader to consider the quiet, often overlooked moments that make life meaningful. The final lines—"And now, having tasted this wild sweetness, how will you carry your one precious life?"—leave the reader with a gentle challenge, encouraging mindfulness and appreciation for the fleeting, precious moments in life. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/6/2024 5:20:00 AM Dear Silent One, Thank you for your wonderful visit and I enjoyed reading your insights and comments. Have a great weekend! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/2/2024 7:36:00 PM Daniel, I love how you elevate what you write to such a profound level. I was in Europe for a couple of weeks. I could not help but think about some of the poems you have written since they touch at the very fundamental of existence. I was looking at the infrastructure there and how people were behaving and could not help but reflect on what is truly important in this life. I am thinking we need to have a very soft imprint and to be gentle to our surroundings. Smiling!! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:56:00 AM Hello Duke, I missed you but figured you might be traveling about. I am glad that the trip was great. I am going to be retiring next year and looking forward to more travel, especially to Europe. I am also humbled by your wonderful comments, and I try to see the world as it is but also find hope in joy in life. I look forward to reading more of your newest creations. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 9/2/2024 6:09:00 PM I forgot to mention that your neat poem is a favorite! Have a wonderful time Sir. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:53:00 AM Dear Abdullah, Thank you for coming back and leaving your uplifting comments. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/2/2024 2:05:00 AM Your whole poem is a whisper of nature scenes and love. It elates my heart just to read it. Wonderful. Blessings. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:52:00 AM Dear Victor, I pray you are doing well and I am elated for your visit and comments. Our God is so amazing and wonderful and how He speaks to us through nature. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Len Gasun Date: 9/1/2024 6:06:00 AM A breathtaking image and masterpiece my dear poet friend Daniel. I love your poem and I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations on your POTD! Thanks for sharing with us your amazing talent. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:52:00 AM Dear Len, What joy filled comments that lift my soul this morning. Thank you and I am so grateful! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Suzanne Delaney Date: 9/1/2024 2:52:00 AM Hi Daniel: I am back to say Congratulations on POTD. As I said before you really captured the perfect mood of being connected to nature. SuZ Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:50:00 AM Dear SuZ, Thank you for your return and sweet comments. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/31/2024 5:24:00 PM Dear Daniel, first I would like to say that I really like this quote by ' Albert Camus ' Yes, ' where every leaf is a flower. ' Keeping the magic of spring alive, indeed. (In a vivid, yet spectacular kind of way). As the ' maple leaf lets go, ' it is ' a quiet farewell to summer's warmth. 'Like you, I welcome Autumn and its vibrant colors and festivities. This is so beautifully written and presented, my sweet friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:50:00 AM Dear Brandy, Isn't that such a great quote? Thank you for your wonderful visit and I am so appreciative of your words. It is now September and I am happy because we are in the precursor of Autumn! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 8/31/2024 4:53:00 PM Hello Daniel :-) Beautiful poem! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/31/2024 5:20:00 PM Hello Abdullah, thank you very much and I am grateful for your visit. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Regina Elliott Date: 8/31/2024 4:42:00 PM A most wondrous autumnal poem, good poetry friend. Congratulations on such a worthy POTD. Enjoy your special poetry award. Blessings:) Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/31/2024 5:17:00 PM Dear Gina, When the good Lord shows us all the beauty in nature it becomes so worth writing about. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Woody Date: 8/31/2024 3:34:00 PM Big thumbs up for your special day Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/31/2024 5:16:00 PM Dear Tom, thank you and I am honored by your comment. I give all the honor to our Lord, Thank you for your friendship. Blessings, my Dear Friend, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/31/2024 2:29:00 PM Wow one of your very best. A fave Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/31/2024 5:14:00 PM Dear Andrea, I am so honored by your comment. Sometimes it is my most simple poems that garner attention. Thank you and I am appreciative for your friendship. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

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