“The pillar of cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night, departed not from me.” – Exodus 13:22 (Paraphrased DS)
“There was a star riding through clouds one night, and I said to the star, ‘Consume me’.” – Virginia Woolf
It is a wee voice, a small murmur like that gift of calling to Father Samuel, the end of a whisper as it falls to reprieve. It is a hum, a syllable or two not known by any tongue. An undertow that pulls with its sound. For it is a question, and everywhere the sky is painted, with colors and clouds. It is a wee voice, and it comes from many clouds.
The boy stands at the canyon, the one that lures him in. The curious art he sees in the obscurities, the mysteries without end. He ask himself a question, a personal thought within. Where does the course carved by this river have a source to begin? Am I to be like this canyon, carved and butchered below a skyward facing rim?
A cloud moves slowly throwing shadows, a humming voice in wind. All my life a cloud just behind me. A small cloud known to move many rivers, and bring them home again.
The young man stands near the ocean, the one that dares him swim. The twisted patterns he sees in its never-ending currents. The dark water appears so dim. Greater than the tempest, an octave of torrents. The face of Lilith looking up from a vast and pale vale. A moment or two of indecision, a fear of drowning in depths that have never seen the stars. He ask himself a question, of which not a word begins with when. Who calls to me? Who calls to me? Am I to be within this water? Dead and plummeting without breath.
A cloud moves slowly throwing shadows, a humming voice in wind. All my life a cloud just behind me. A small cloud known to move many rivers, and bring them home again.
The gray haired man stands on a mountain, above and below some clouds, he sees. It appears just a moment or a prospect to close his eyes and disappear for eternity. The wind has the sound of spirit voices, the eagle it swoops in vain. Somewhere close just nigh of heaven up here, the rocks echo a name. He ask himself a question. Is my destiny still the same? Is my destiny still the same? Am I to fly home into these heavens, finally to be consumed by your flame?
A cloud moves slowly throwing shadows, a humming voice in wind. All my life a cloud just behind me. A small cloud known to move many rivers, and bring them home again.
It is a wee voice, and it comes from many clouds. – 02.18.2019 – דָנִיֵּאל
It’s the voice of thunder, far, far away. It’s low.. soft… folding, as cream whipped. It’s a familiar scene.
Yet, nearer, thunder overtakes all sound, drowning the beauty Lilith. Well, perhaps it is her, in a cloud which speaks with its thunder.
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I like your version,. 😉
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❦https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=T-BOPr7NXME💥
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Great writing Daniel, I too question the subject of destiny at my advanced age. I dare say some older than you. 😉
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You might not be Bill, but just the same I value your wisdom. 😉 I question destiny at all times. Thank you my friend fro your comment.
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I often think it is a shame that the thought of destiny frames itself in a valuable light when we have silver in our hair. Not when we are youthful. 😉
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I enjoyed your writing, thank you.
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Hi Lily, thank you for commenting, I am happy you enjoyed this post.
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Your welcome.
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A life story you have weaved here Daniel, and I can fit myself into each moment. Your writing with its visuals is always in top form.
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Thank you Scott for reading and your kind comment. I am humbled by your kind compliment.
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YW!
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A trail of life in which a cloud follows, I like the concept, over following the cloud. It gives one much a better concept of guidance rather than servitude. Good post Daniel.
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That is a great point Alex thank you for that. I like the concept of living over being a guilt ridden servant. You nailed it I think Mr. Hockey. 😉
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Guilt should be a five letter word not used as a four letter word. 😉 Your welcome!!!
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Daniel, I remember as a child my grandmother reading from the old testament about the Hebrews with the cloud with them throughout the Wilderness. Your metaphors are wonderful in this piece, I found a lot to apply to my own life. Thank you. ❤
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Thank you Gigi for sharing, you must of had a wonderful Grandmother. I am happy you found things to apply to your life from this post. Thank you.
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Well written Daniel, I have missed your presence on WP over the past couple of weeks. Great to see you back with a powerful message.
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Thank you Steve. I have been around, just trying to find something interesting to write about. 😉 Thank you as always for your kind comment.
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🙂 good to hear all is well.
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Very welcome, your just trying is pretty good. 😉
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Brother, you have penned yet another thoughtful, spiritual guidance piece that means much to me. I can identify with the phases of life, and how each is a part of the journey that Hashem helps us to resolve. Thank you. Den
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Thank you brother for commenting. I would know you would identify, we share things like that I think. 😉 Shalom, Daniel
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Yes we do brother. I am thankful that we do. Much light and friendship is needed in our world. Shalom, Den
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Hi Daniel, I identified with the following amazing line in your well thought out piece. “A cloud moves slowly throwing shadows, a humming voice in wind. All my life a cloud just behind me. A small cloud known to move many rivers, and bring them home again.” As always I thank you.
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Hi Lynette, I am happy you found a part of this piece to identify with. I thank you for all the times you take the time to read and comment on my writing.
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It is always my pleasure to comment Daniel. I learn much from your writing.
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❤ this, the beginning paragraph is beautiful.
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Thank you Bev, I am happy you liked this. The beginning is always the hardest part to write for me. 😉
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Hi Daniel,
Stunning imagery, and written in a way that reveals a search, that is never satisfied with just wanting. This was wonderful.
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Thank you Petra, for your kind remark. The search always goes on. 😉
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Marvelous writing from the heart and soul. I loved every word. ❤ 🙂
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Thank you Lisa, I am happy you enjoyed this. Thank for always reading and commenting.
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Beautiful writing and the David Gates piece is a perfect ending.
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Thank you Itsa, I think it is my favorite David Gates piece. I am happy you liked this.
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Well done Daniel, lifes journey in prose, the only way to live! 😉
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Hi Carmel, I appreciate your comment. Life in prose indeed, sounds good to me. 😉
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A wonderful piece Daniel with so much vivid imagery. Once again I am amazed at your skills. The follow up music is a perfect fit. My favorite line, “Am I to fly home into these heavens, finally to be consumed by your flame?”. ❤
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Thank you Lauren for your comment and for reading my work. I really like the Cloud Suite as well, one of Gates best compositions IMHO. I am happy you found your line. 🙂
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This post is a dazzling display of visual energy my friend. Your spiritual mindset inspires me. I am one who needs inspiring… 😉
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Hi Ryan, well your comment inspires me so there you go. 😉 Thank you for liking and commenting on the post. I like your description of it.
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Your welcome. I enjoy and look forward to your post. Keep up the great work.
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So much in this post I agreed with Daniel. Saw myself in many words, including the following, “A moment or two of indecision, a fear of drowning in depths that have never seen the stars.” Thank you.
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Thank you Wang for your most wonderful comment. I am happy you found a line that was a favorite. Lucky us for having seen the stars. 🙂
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Daniel, another great write, keep writing my friend.
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Thank you Dallas, I shall try. 😉
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Very much enjoyed this piece. The Woolf quote is a new one to me, loved it for it set the scene perfectly for your inspired words.
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Thank you Darrin for reading and commenting. I too really found something in the Woolf quote. Happy you liked it and the post.
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I will be putting the quote right up there with another favorite “Woolf quote, “The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages.” 😉
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Great verbiage mate, always happy to see and read your post. 😉
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Hi Shaun, Thank you for commenting. Thrilled you liked the piece, and I am always happy to see your comments. 😉
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Hi Daniel,
I read through “Clouds” a couple of times and found new things the second time I read it. I agree that life in stages certainly at first glance can present chasms, valleys dark canyons, that we wonder how we will ever navigate without assistance. I take it the cloud has its origins from the Torah. A wonderful analogy as is the whole piece on a life of searching. Take care. ❤
A
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Thank you Abigail for your comment. You are correct on where the reference to the cloud comes from, you are also correct on your insight of the entire piece. At least the way I thought it out. Thanks again for always reading and your insightful comments.
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Your welcome, wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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An amazing piece. I like that you start with a tiny voice, a small voice that becomes an awesome destiny. You write well.
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Thank you Sarah. Really happy you liked this piece. The tiny voice is the one that always seems to work with me. 😉
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Daniel This is another wonderfully crafted piece, that shows your wiliness to accept what GD has in store for you. I love the images your words display. Shalom, Heather ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Heather. I appreciate your words. They mean a lot. I am happy the images the words displayed spoke to you. Have a great day, my friend. Shalom, Daniel
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Shabbat shalom Daniel.
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Well done piece, I enjoyed it. Thank you…
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Thank you Jon, Very happy you liked it.
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