“Ocean of time, eternal law, to ashes, to dust, to ashes, but not just yet. To ashes, to dust, taken away from the light, but not just yet. Miracles wait until the end.” – Zu Asche zu Staub
The shrouded figures watch the gale move in from the vaulted ruins of the abbey. South by Southwest the dark clouds roll out across the hidden heavens casting hail, then wind. The cloaked figures appear to melt into the rock-filled shell of the abbey. From there whispers come unto whispers, sighs unto sighs. Sweet undertones summoning. Wet lips moving, bringing forth that which comes from the sea. That which comes forth from moving hips, from fecundity. She who is eternity from the sea. Bringing her home to Whitby.
“Nehalennia” the storm whispers. “Ashes” she murmurs in return. “To fall”, the wind cries. “Dust”, she replies. “The end”, the water sprays. “Eternity”, she is heard to say.
Some say how the tempests sigh. Exhale thee spirit against a Rotterdam sky. She says what a perfect night, to sail under his poison eye, to walk away and not say goodbye. In streets that pass her by, she moves much quicker than to fly. To reach the darker waters of foam and spray, no more man, a creature between her legs. Forgetting about how and when, she begged abstinence from the house of sin. To sail a dinghy into the host of spray, a single passage to where witches play. In stars well-hidden where eternity stays and taste the life, that’s time.
She sails in ashes on a shadowed sea, with deep dark seams that sometimes do not meet. In a cold, where there is no end, somewhere in truth to begin again. Sounds and pictures within, pieces of scripture, from her Opa’s thin voice. Simmering rejection from the church with no choice. She pictures astronomies in degrees, her gift to elevate and bring forth relief. To heal from thoughts within, the harlot of Rotterdam commands each wind. Each elevation a structure within. A stroke a brush with a hand she sends.
The gale the screaming din, the driftwood from the sea with its upside-down grin, to capture all time in a thimble within. Sixes and sixes in upside down triangular twins. The force that never ends. The strength that forever begins.
She sails alone in cold English seas, a longing a hunger for more than believed. Beyond the nightlights of bars and skin, the mainland is dying from its rot within. To escape the poison, to really be free, to master cold waters toward a home, in Whitby.
Born forth by ash is she, not that of dust, she circles herself in eternity. Deeper than deep, the divers depths call “Nehalennia“, “sing to our dead souls in need.” “Cross yourself forward, the ashes and dust, calls from a time beneath.” “Ashes to dust, and dust to ashes indeed.” Ashes to dust, and dust to ashes, let all these waters recede.”
“Nehalennia” the storm whispers. “Ashes” she murmurs in return. “To fall”, the wind cries. “Dust”, she replies. “The end”, the water sprays. “Eternity”, she is heard to say. “Eternity”, she is heard to say. – 10-07-2019 – דָנִיֵּאל
OMG Daniel, another Whitby Lady, and is she swank., moody and g_ddess like!!! I love it. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Heather. I thought a little influence was needed from the continent with the ladies. 😉
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Its a neat idea, and i know the new lady will add just a bit more to the coven. I love that song too!!!
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I like the song too, from the Babylon Berlin soundtrack, “Ashes to Dust”…
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I will have to look it up, I didn’t understand the words, I don’t speak German, but the melody was so fitting for your words.
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Fabulous with just the right Gothic touch. 🙂
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Thank you Candice, really happy you liked it. 🙂
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YW, it has the kind of darkness I like. 🙂
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Sensational! 🙂
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Thank you Jane. I like the word sensational. ☺
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Your welcome. “The Whitby Lady’s” do sensational with a bit of darkness and class. I would like to read more of them. 🙂
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A Whitby lady. Be still my beating heart. Breath deep. Ashes. Dust. Eternity. I love it.
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Thank you, my new friend. The ashes and dust part makes her a part of all of us I suppose, especially if we are sailing the North Sea. 😉
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Fabulous!
This is your falling calling, Daniel. The Whitby Ladies are taking you with them.
I know. We’ve spoken amongst ourselves, and you’re coming for a long visit, to Whitby!
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Lol …
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Thank you my Lady, what an honor you give me. I shall bring with me my best manners and a touch of wit and leave my puritanical ways behind. 😁
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This Goth like piece was a tasty treat Daniel. You research your characters well. 😀
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Thank you Scott, really happy you liked this. 🙂
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welcome Daniel! 🙂
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Oh to be fortunate enough to be a Whitby Lady, to know what they know and do what they do. This was grand dark and marvelous Daniel.
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Hi Raquel, am happy you liked this. I like dark and marvelous. 😉
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ME TOO! 😉
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A great addition to the ladies my young friend. Even in the storm they prevail. As you always do, my attention has been smitten by your writing. 😉 Bill
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Hi Bill, Thank you very much my friend. Its a great compliment when someone claims to be smitten by my words. 😉
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I am smitten by talent my young friend, that which your mind bestows. Bill
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😁
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Bravo author, the latest lady is not to be trifled with. great imagery!
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Thank you Stafford, I try not to trifle with the ladies at all, they can turn me into strange objects. 😉
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Dear Daniel,
I adore the latest Whitby Lady. She controls the seas does she not? I followed the links. Interesting background to the name. Your writing as always is superb and I absolutely love the song.
❤
Ruby
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Thank you Ruby, she does control the seas. 🙂 So happy you followed the links, as always I am honored by your reading and compliments.
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I am always learning from your stories. The links are great. 🙂
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Ah your too kind Ruby. I am always jazzed you are still reading and commenting on my ramblings.
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🙂 ❤
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Very interesting write. I find your use of imagery amazing.
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Thank you Rachel so happy you liked this. 🙂
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You are welcome. 🙂
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Brother, you are an amazing story teller, I imagine you around the ancient campfire telling tales, and doing a fine job of it. Shalom, Den
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Hi Dennis, some might say I sat around that fire too long and got singed. 😉 Thank you my friend for reading and as always for your wonderful comment. Shalom, Daniel
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LOL, then I too am singed for I enjoy each tale. Shalom Den
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Daniel, I was hoping you would continue on with “The Whitby Ladies”. I would encourage you to go for a book here. Some great Gothic material. 🙂
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Thank you Wang, I have been toying around a bit with an idea for a novel, we will see, I enjoy creating the characters. 🙂
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Daniel, I can tell, you fill each of your characters with a bit of your own spirit. I am looking forward to you being published someday.
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The Whitby’s rock. You need a male version, “The Wolverines” or something like that. Anyhow this was great. 😉
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I like the wolverines Ryan, I think its a great idea, thank you, you always give me great ideas. As always I thank you for reading and commenting.
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I would like to cast myself for a part in that upcoming great story.
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Done😉
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Spectacular breath taking dark prose Daniel. The character will fit with the Whitby family wonderfully.. 🙂
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Hi Lauren, Thank you for your comment, I am happy you liked this. I was hoping the new Whitby Lady would fit in so thank you for saying she does. 🙂
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Your very welcome. 🙂
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❤ this!!! 🙂
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Thank you Deb, really thrilled you liked this. 🙂
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You tell story’s Daniel, like those from Mythology, you are an expert at taking small characters from time and expanding them into powerful beings. This is your gift. I enjoyed this “Whitby Lady”.
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Thank you Lynette what a wonderful compliment to give. This is who I want to be as a writer so it is you who have given me the most wonderful gift with your compliment. 🙂
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My pleasure Daniel. It is enlightening and fun to read your work.
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Great characters Daniel. I look forward to each Whitby story and imagine I am not alone. The music was fantastic. I am not familiar with Babylon Berlin but have heard of the show. Thank you for another entertaining post.
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Hi Steve, so happy you liked the post and the song. I would encourage you to watch Babylon Berlin. No Whitby lady’s in it but it is a great show none the less. 😉 Thank you my friend for your comment. 🙂
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Your welcome, I will follow up on BB. Don’t ever stop writing Daniel. 😉
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❤ 🙂
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Thank you Lisa, so happy you liked this. 🙂
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I loved this. After reading I went back through your blog and discovered many more Whitby Lady pieces. All of them delightful. 🙂
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Hi Tella, Thank you. You made my day by discovering more Whitby Lady stories. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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YW! 🙂
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Wonderful, you’re an amazing teller of tales !
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Thank you Holly. I really appreciate your kind compliment. 🙂
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More than welcome. I enjoyed!
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This was great mate! 🙂
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Thank you Shaun, I am happy you liked this. 🙂
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Love your writing. It gives goosebumps. 🙂
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Hi Chelse, welcome to my blog, and thank you for your wonderful compliment. Goosebumps are good. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind welcome. I will soon be back to read much more.
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