What do you want from me? Here near this late hour over by this tree, in the dark, with no moon above, the sky winks in a cold frown, the silence has a sound, and it’s you, nearby, I know, I see. So, what do you want from me? Have the altars I have built not exacted to your need? Has heaven not come down, why should it when there’s rancor all around, and unbelief, I know, dear Adonai to me, and what do you want from me? Here we are the western sky in sheets, stars that cannot shine, they look like their painted all the time. You say the sunrise is reprieve, it could be that or the last day that I breathe. It’s you nearby a familiar in majesty, so silent in all your mystery, a phalanx, that’s blood on three by three to three. The darkness like a cracked old creed, a blackness fly’s in design, non-Chee, like “Marilyn Manson’s” sad song disease, the dead, it passes on, it goes flying on over me. What do you want from me?
Round Mountain hangs over me. It’s not so round in a diameter one can read. A poor schematic from the USDA! I suppose it’s like this night for me, in our relationship it is definition written in form free. Perhaps I say to no one listening, at least that’s what’s perceived. It’s only a question from all time, but what do you want from me? The coldness seeps in me, making my high blood pressure, a little uneasy, for those things I can’t see like a razor edged dark wing dipping through the trees. What is the answer, what is the need, from question to question, it swings beyond belief?
Round mountain seems to weave, a dear old story here in me, all my doubts come in three’s. I look the canyon down, the Big Thompson roars without a sound. The highways closed, but still I’m up here, no one knows, except the sound of wings. They come swooping down, big dark wings. The sound of mettle, carrion bones, somewhere cherubim’s weep. But not for me, oh Adonai not for me!
For here on Round Mountain with the deer, a simple little place solitude in my tears, I look to see the better part of you. You turn, most holy G_D you demand I bless you! And as the pass comes over me, here in symphony upon my knees, I am so simple in my needs, my G_D, my G_D, Ruach, Elohim, Chayim, Ruach mi Ruach, Myim mi Ruach, esh mi Myim, Ruach Elohim Chayim! It is what you want from me, all that you want from me! – 04.03.2018 – דָּנִיֵּאל
Beautifully written Daniel. I was also led to other of your works on the subject of Passover, all uplifting. Shalom!
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Shalom Raine and thank you, so happy to have you reading my work. 🙂
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It was my pleasure, I enjoy spiritual writing by Jewish authors.
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Something about three’s, the same number has been circulating around me over the past few weeks, since the New Year. This was astounding Daniel! ❤
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Hi Jene, that is pretty neat about the number three going on with you. I am not sure what its all about we probably need a mathematician or a wizard to tell us. 😉
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LOL, let me know what you find out. I will do likewise. 🙂
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Daniel, this is wonderful. This Passover I have been in a reconciliation pattern in my studies, looking for that word that phrase that would bring me closer to Hashem. Your post has helped me along in that regards. I thank you so much. As always I am in your debt. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Heather, I love your post. Passover for me always is about reconciliation so I love that you used that word. You are very welcome, and as always thank you my friend for reading and commenting. Shalom, Daniel
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Reconciliation is what Passover is for me as well Daniel. I await the coming day when we are all reconciled together. ❤
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That will be a great day! 🙂
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Until then I will keep reading, and thinking about it! 😉 ❤
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Daniel, the last paragraph blew me away, gave me goosebumps, and sent me reeling. You have a very special gift, your words come from a different place then most. Never change my friend!
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Thank you Wang, you humble me with your kind words. The last paragraph was me perhaps unlike any other. I thank you for recognizing it.
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I felt the last paragraph, which was interesting, because I usually visualize writing. Something new for me to explore! 🙂
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There is something base here, and honest. Something that cries out for the rocks to open up and accept. There is also courage and hope here. Well done Daniel. Well done. 🙂
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Mr. Hockey, it seems awhile since I have heard from you and of course I have missed that so I will make a big deal out of it here and now. 😉 Thank you for what you said. I appreciate it my friend.
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You are welcome, and I appreciate the shout out. I have been busy but still reading your post as they appear. 🙂
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Beautifully written, and the George Harrison song was a nice touch.
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Hi Lar, thank you for your kind comment. I love this George Harrison song, it was actually brought to my attention by my son after all these years I was not familiar with it. Of course I fell in love with it.
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I am a fan of much of George’s work, especially this song. How neat that you gained the song from your son. It goes very well with your exceptional work.
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My brother Daniel, your words found me this morning and woke me up, with their solemnity, and their call to action. To love Hashem with all my heart soul and mind, to bless him. In return the dark one passes over me. Amen my friend. You have touched my heart once again. Shalom, Den
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Hi Dennis, I am thankful my words were on your mind this morning, and actually honored by that. I really appreciate you my friend. You have taught me many things about loving Hashem in this forum, and I will forever be thankful for that. Shalom Dennis. Daniel
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Thank you my brother, your words brought tears to my eyes. I am thankful for your presence as well. May this Passover bring the greatest of reconciliations to your table. Shalom, Den
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Dear Daniel, the words from your “Round Mountain” melted fear as I read them. There are many wonderful lines in this piece but none so great as, “I look to see the better part of you. You turn, most holy G_D you demand I bless you!” With these words you helped even me see what the greatest commandment is for me. Thank you. ❤ Ruby
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Hi Ruby, thank you so much for your beautiful comment. I think you got the essence of this piece, and summed it better than I. As always I appreciate your kind words and that you take the time to read and recognize my work.
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Your welcome Daniel, wishing you the best and happiest Passover. ❤ Ruby
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Happy Passover my young author friend. I confess I do not keep up with such rituals, but after reading your post, I am challenged to think about how I might begin. Your words have found their way to the heart of my soul. Thank you. Bill
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Ah Bill, you amaze me with your thoughts on what I write. I am amazed at what you just said, and I thank you for it my friend. 🙂
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I am reminded of a Psalm from my youth my young friend that goes something to the following, “From all my teachers I have grown wise, for Your testimonials are my meditation.” Your writing takes me to this verse for it has acted many times as a teacher to me, and it is I who thank you for that. Bill
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Happy Passover, you write with such sincerity and raw honesty. I have re-read this more than once, and I will be returning to it again. Thank you for making me think about things. ❤
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Happy Passover to you Dawn. Thank you for your kind words. I am happy you liked what I wrote.
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Your welcome. 🙂
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Great writing Daniel, I found myself caught up in the language, you do put a special wing to words. 😉
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Hi Stafford, I like that wing to words, angel of death wing, passover. 😉 I have missed you, how are things going?
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Ever’ee thing is going well sir! 😉 Thank you for asking. We pilots use wing a lot! 🙂
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Happy Passover Daniel, this is beautiful! ❤
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Hi Lauren, thank you for your compliment of my writing. Wishing you a happy Passover as well.
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YW! ❤
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I thought of you and this wonderful post as I read the following: “Passover is, above everything, the commemoration of the great Deliverance—a deliverance which transformed a horde of slaves into a people. It is, then, Israel’s birthday. From one point of view it is the greatest of all the historical festivals. No other brings the Israelite into such close touch with his people’s past. No other so powerfully appeals to his historic sympathies. He is one, for the moment, with his ransomed fathers; he shares with them the proud consciousness of the free, the dignified sense of nationality that is beginning to stir in their hearts. He shares their glowing hopes, the sweet joy of newly recovered manhood. ~Morris Joseph, “Passover,” Judaism as Creed and Life” Happy Passover Daniel.
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Thank you Lynette, for bringing this wonderful writing and quote to my attention. I could not agree with it more. I wish you a “Happy Passover” as well my friend.
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I read Round Mountain again this morning, and am still moved by it Daniel. Certainly one of your best. Your welcome, I thought you would like the quote on Passover.
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“Round Mountain” is beautiful Daniel, so fitting for this time of year. I love the George Harrison song that you chose to go with your writing. ❤
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Hi Raquel, I’m a bit tardy with my reply please forgive me. Thank you for your kind comment, I too love the George Harrison Song.
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I am always late for everything so no problem. 🙂 and your welcome.. ❤
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It is such a beautiful rhyme about faith Daniel. Happy Passover!
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Thank you Danielle, Happy Passover to you as well. 🙂
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I have followed your writing for sometime and this is a favorite for me. You write from the soul, and the results are a benefit to us all who read your thoughts.
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Thank you Rodney, I appreciate you reading and your comment. Your compliment humbles me. Thank you.
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I look forward to reading what you write. Keep it up you have talent.
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As always your spiritual insights amaze me, I like another one of your readers went back and read your writings on Passover going back to 2014. You have helped me gather a better appreciation for this high holiday, the deliverance outwardly of the flesh and inwardly of the soul.
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Hi Ryan, thank you my friend for your compliment. I value it very much, but more than that I appreciate your reading and many comments over the years on my writing. You are a part of my deliverance sir. 😉
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Those are very nice words back to me Daniel. Thank you. It is my good fortune to have come in contact with you and your work. 🙂
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I wanted to thank you for writing this piece. I received a lot from it!
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Thank you, that means a lot to me. 🙂
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Your welcome! 🙂
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This is beautiful writing, I am so happy I found your blog! 🙂
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Hi Faith, I am happy you found me as well. Thank you for your comment, and reading my work. Wishing you a great weekend ahead.
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Same question I ask Daniel. I like your reply much better than my own! 😉
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Thank you Carmel, but I would like to hear your answer it might be better than mine. 😉
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🙂 My search continues Daniel, and as much as it appears yours does as well, you I believe are nearing home base!!! 😉
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I started “Round Mountain” reading it from what I thought was your perception as the writer, and finished it with it being my very own. My by far favorite line, “in our relationship it is definition written in form free” Thank you this was meaningful to me. ❤
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Thank you Erin, I value your perception for it is in that, is the reason I write on this blog in the first place. Thank you for sharing that with me. Wishing you a Happy Passover my Jewish sister.
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❤ Thank you!
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Happy Passover sweet Daniel! ❤ 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, wishing you a wonderful passover as well my friend. 🙂
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Thank you Daniel! ❤ 🙂 ❤
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This was inspiring and spiritually uplifting to read Daniel. I wish you the happiest Passover ever. ❤
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Thank you Abigail, wishing you a happy and peaceful Passover as well. I appreciate you reading and commenting on my blog.
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Thank you Daniel it is always a pleasure to read your post. ❤
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This is beautiful, Daniel. May Passover bring you many blessings, my friend!!
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Hi Jen, Thank you so much, I wish you and your family many blessings for Passover as well. I do so value our friendship in this forum.
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