When your hiding underground, the rain can’t get you wet.
But do you think your righteousness could pay the interest on your debt?
I have my doubts about it. – Arcade Fire
I was young and I also aged, and spent my time surveying in a modern cave, while money was flowing all around, I spent my time underground. For seven by seven and seven years on I been searching these caverns of mystery till dawn. I’m no David with stars all around, except maybe those six points I think that I’ve found, the talking spirits of G_Ds underground, the ones that come out when your down. Immune from the dungeons that would frighten most so, not this explorer who followed his goals, led by fluorite, iridescent my soul, discoveries made without reading a scroll, the rumble of change is so near. Underground!
Such corridors of darkness, and rancor and gloom, hiding from somewhere to get somewhere soon, a circle still walking, hiding and damp, still all the mystery’s, the unpaid debt, a covers a cover when your enemy’s not around. Oh Adonai, can’t I stay underground. I stride to go deeper in mind here I go, still above me there’s chatter where life it still grows, the walls of these caverns shows mysteries of man, a sign of a doctrine, I need to understand. Underground!
It could be my faith wasn’t developed at all, or maybe the interest was what I saw on those cavern walls. It could be a stranger that passed in the night, when I was a boy sleeping oh so light, by destiny’s doorstep where magic lies, the Lord of compassion took me by different rites. He whispered such secrets, the cave knew such light, everything happened without much a fight. I was born to the tribe by the moon, Shekinah she showed me the way from the womb, Ma’arat HaMachpelah the immortals tomb, there I cried, in judgments eyes. And then I found my way out to the sun, to the sun. From underground! – 02.21.2017 – דָּנִיֵּאל
This one might be my new favorite, Daniel. I love it!! Shavua tov, jen
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Thank you my friend Jen, I am happy it speaks to you. Shavua tov, to you and your family!
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Wonderfully written Daniel. You continue to amaze me with your words. This one was especially nice. ❤
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Hi Ruby, Thank you as always for your wonderful complimentary words. 🙂
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Your welcome! Daniel this piece was perhaps my favorite also, in a long list of favorites. Your speaking to a spiritual journey, that feels confined but learns and develops to in the end becoming filled with light. This was just masterful! ❤
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Thank you for that wonderful insight Ruby, I couldn’t agree more. Once again thank you. 🙂
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“I was born to the tribe by the moon”, Daniel there is so much you have packed into this short piece of prose, that it makes my head spin. It is well done, and has me thinking many things all good. 🙂
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Hi Wang, so happy you liked it, and happier still that the thoughts are all GOOD! 😉
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Your welcome Daniel, thank you as always for a great read! :)
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I ❤ this one Daniel!
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Thank you Regina, so happy you liked it.
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Your welcome. 🙂
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You never fail to deliver Daniel. This is no exception. The cave is a wonderful metaphor used by the greats forever, and you are in good company. 🙂 Great prose!
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Thank you King. I kept thinking about the philosophy and spiritual matter that has been written on from caves. The metaphor is there I suppose for something! 😉
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I was thinking much the same as I read your writing. Chiefly Plato came to mind, however all your references to your spiritual heritage also were in the mix.
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Your use of the cave, and your spiritual journey is wonderful. I truly enjoyed reading this. You have offered much to think on here.
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Thank you. I appreciate the time you have taken to read and comment, I am also happy this piece meant something to you.
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The pleasure is mine, but your welcome.
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Daniel Swearingen you are an unbelievable writer! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Jane, I’m humbled by your words. Have a great weekend.
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I am amazed at your prose, it fits for every stage of life. I totally loved this!
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Thank you Tatiana, so happy you found this piece helpful. 🙂
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Your welcome! 🙂
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Here we are again dear Daniel, and I am reading your words that enter my soul and change me. I might not be there yet in experience but you are preparing the way for me. Thank you. ❤
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Hi Heather, Thank you for your kind words. I always appreciate you reading and commenting on my work. Have a great weekend. Daniel
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Shabbat Shalom Daniel, wishing you a wonderful weekend as well!
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Amazing words from an amazing man. Thank you for once again making my day! 😉
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Thank you Colette, I am thrilled this made your day. 🙂 Have a great weekend.
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This piece really rocks!
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Hi Kat, thank you for the compliment. Happy you enjoyed this piece.
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Love this Daniel! Thank you!!!
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Thank you Dale. 🙂
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Beautiful words from your soul Daniel. I really enjoyed reading this.
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Hi Leslie, thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a great weekend.
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Your welcome Daniel, and thank you, I hope your weekend went well! ❤
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Beautiful!
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Thank you Dani.
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This was an amazing read, not only from the depth of your own spiritual confession but the sheer mystical content that you revealed. I am always happy to see you posting.
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Very kind of you to say. I really appreciate you reading and commenting.
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Your welcome, looking forward to your next….
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So here we are again Daniel, with another writing that just blows me away. 🙂 This is masterful, and as someone mentioned ahead of me, a new favorite!
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Hi Alex, I am so sorry for the long delay in responding. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy this is a new favorite for you. I do appreciate the compliment and cherish it. Wishing you the best week ahead.
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Daniel never worry about being late responding to me. I truly enjoy are conversations and look forward to each piece you publish, this one was beautiful by the way. When you publish, and I do believe you will publish someday, please include “The Cave”.!
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Thank you Alex, I too enjoy our conversations. Shavua tov.
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Shavua Tov Daniel!
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Several years ago, many years ago 😉 when I was a boy, I spent much time exploring various caves near where we lived. I remember thinking back then what if I were to be sealed up in one of these places and unable to see the light of day. You have written it so here spiritually, and done so very well like only you do. Thank you.
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Hi brother Bill, i too loved the caves as a kid roaming around the semi arid desert near wher I grew up. It seems G_D could be found there, or at least a kids imagination. So happy as always that you responded and liked this post.
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I knew we were the same, only you a bit younger and I’m thinking more in tune with the ways of G_D. I truly appreciate our conversation, and reading your written work.
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Yes Bill we are the same, I sensed it from the the start. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
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Thank you Daniel! Looking forward to your next post! Blessing on you my friend!
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⭐ It seems like there is a lot to discover in caves, especially our own inner being’s beginnings.
Are some born into sun?
Well, Daniel, I’m like your poem says, which I believe is what you are….I am born underground and found the sun. I believe we are kindred spirits.
As always your writing is fluid, moving and ceaselessly expressing. ⭐
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Yup , we are kindred spirits, I knew it from the beginning. I am Frank Hardy and you are Nancy Drew! 🙂
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