“Every great story seems to begin with a snake” – Nicholas Cage
“Take the blade that’s close to you, and take the head away, for someday I’ll be gone.” – Minnie Frances Swearingen
Who watches over you –
Grammy there’s a Copper snake in the kitchen, and she’s not watching me, she’s watching you. Someone left the screen door open, could have been Pappy, and yes it could have been you. There’s a spirit coming through the split in the screen door, you say don’t touch it Grammy, you say don’t touch it. There’s a rhyme out of the reason in the hot Missouri summer, that opens me, it strange but it excites me, and by that great big garden outside, it breathes in and out, and a stranger from somewhere else, say’s what do you see? It places in me, yes it places in me, and I’m only three. Grammy, she breathes, from somewhere else she sees. and even after all these years, she’s dead, but she still says she believes in me.
Who watches over you –
Grammy there’s a Copper snake in the kitchen moving its head to see what it can see. And her eyes are the seven stars of Orion, a bittersweet it looks to me without a sound, and the world begins to spin. And all around me it’s a year a life recurring, a burning revival, every sense I own, renewing, outside a blade turning, the sound of lightning stirring. Before me in the floor before me a serpent returning, and the universe is before me, Grammy holding me, ever holding me. Outside in Missouri the day is hot, but here in Grammy’s kitchen it is not, no it is not.
Who watches over you –
Grammy there’s a Copper snake in the kitchen of my life, and its eyes are watching me, searching for what I say. Someone left the screen door open, and loved what brought me strife. There’s a spirit coming through the split I see; life’s screen door is not in place. So, while the wind moves, in syllables and notes…… the fall of my life, the leaves are drifting round. I come to you, as you move from me, and that summer passes on. The fall of all that’s ending, comes in a closer range. The Copper’s drawing close to me, I still can hear you say, take the blade that’s close to you and take the head away. So far away! – 05.28.2017 – דָּנִיֵּאל
Daniel I am just amazed, and speechless, as I am so many times when you write. This is truly wonderful. ❤
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Thank you Ruby, I do so appreciate your support.
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You always have it. Your a wonderful writer. ❤
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You write and give me visuals of all centuries combined, you are putting together words that make us all think. Thank you.
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Hi Jane, Thank you for such a wonderful compliment.
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Hi Daniel, your welcome, have a wonderful week ahead.
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I am totally blown away by Copperhead! This is great writing!
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Thank you Destiny, I appreciate your kind compliment.
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Your welcome. 🙂
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Daniel, this as most of your works, should be published. Wonderful meaning, and so deep, you are a one of a kind writer. 🙂
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Thank you, maybe someday I’ll get around to getting something published. For now its all for fun. 🙂
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Daniel this is a favorite. I luv every Grammy story you tell, and this one is the best. What memories you have.
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Thank you, I think I shared with you before, the Grammy stories are my favorite too. 🙂
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The Myles Kennedy song flowed so well with your words, I listened to it over and over as I read. This is one of your best Daniel, at least for today! 🙂
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Hi Heather, I am happy you brought up the song. I love the words and the melody, one of Altar Bridges best. Thank you for your wonderful comment.
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I am a big fan, myself, I also love anything by Creed!
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This is talented writing!!!
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Thank you Steve, I am honored.
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Outstanding writing.
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Thank you Tony.
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Your Grammy must of been something, and you are something. This is wonderful writing.
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Thank you Lily for your very kind comment.
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Mark Twain would love this. ☺
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Hi Jene, I am humbled by your too kind comment.
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This was great, took me back to visiting my grandmum on the farm, snakes everywhere.
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Thank you Kat, snakes do tend to be all over the place, especially on a farm though. 😉
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Great words and a beautiful song, all in all the best read I have had all weekend long. 🙂
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Thank you Caroline, I apologize for the tardy reply.
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I fill this one in my West Virginia bones, haunting, crazy, and very well done.
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Thank you Ryan, I always love your comments.
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YW friend!!!
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Every great story begins with a snake, I like that! This was a great story!
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Thank you Laura, I loved the quote myself, it’s always interesting to find out who quotes what. Like snakes surprises are always there. 😉
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Great writing Daniel, your tag Americana is so fitting! ❤
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Thank you Erin. I do apologize for the tardy reply.
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Not a problem Daniel. 🙂
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Love this! ❤
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Thank you Natalie.
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When you write about Grammy it places a wonderful warm place in me. I absolutely loved this Daniel. We need more Grammy’s in the world.
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Thank you Raquel, I do apologize for taking so long to reply. I do appreciate you reading and your wonderful comments.
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It’s not a problem at all Daniel. Wishing you the best. ❤
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Your writing is potent, like a great and mighty wind. I am new here, but recognize wonder when I read it. Well done.
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Hi Sid, Thank you so much for your comment, and welcome to my blog. I apologize for such a tardy reply.
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