“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” – Arthur Conan Doyle
“Would you do it with me”*, lift the wood that brings mystery; fall forever with me, through the portal where phantoms scribe magic free. Feel your breath leaving air, your body writhing in an orgasmic sea. Trace the hand that you see, draw its lines around your heart comfortably. Be damned to be, would you ever dream with me? Beneath the leaves.
My Dad used to say that what comes before us has always been behind us, and that which places itself at our side has always been around us. My Dad used to say that gates that swing inwards are willing to be pushed outwards, and all doorways into heaven, were beneath the leaves, when we went to an ever dream. My Dad used to say…
We discover the door near the river. It is 0.3 miles past the Fruitland Trading Post, pretty much where “Brigham Young Jr’s” House would have been. We sweep away the dead leaves that hide the door in the ground. Their wrinkled husk make a scratching sound as we sweep them from the dark rotting wood of the door to the surrounding dead grass. “Shouldn’t be leaves here”, Jason say’s. “Yep, yep”, I say, “Shouldn’t be leaves here”. “Not a tree in sight”, Jason says, a hint of a grimace on his face. “Nope”, I agree, a little vexed myself not a tree in sight. “No way to get this thing open that I can see”, I say to Jason a little relief in the tone of my voice. The truth is, sundown is near, and there is a chill in the air, that fits right well with the nip that is beginning to well up and down my backbone. “I think we owe it to ourselves to try and get it open”, Jason says. “There might be money or something valuable under there”, he says. “There might be something”, I agree…
My Dad used to say that the mystery in life is life itself, and that which is a pattern leads not to G_D but leads to mediocrity. My Dad used to say, that which leads the head must lie beneath, that which is deep. That which calls unto deep. My Dad used to say would you go with me, go beneath the leaves after an ever dream. My Dad used to say…
We brace our cold knuckles against the grain of the heavy wood, the splinters digging deep into our fingers. We kneel opposite of each other. Jason to the top of the door, I to the bottom. From the heavens, we no doubt look like cherubim’s our small frames bent in labor, looking for the covenant. Fulfilling the covenant. The evening shadows move over us quickly enveloping our effort. “I think its moving”, Jason says, his breathing heavy with exertion. “Yep, yep, I say, trying to concentrate on our effort, my fear of the unknown replaced suddenly by the thrill of adventure, for the door is opening. The door is opening. The door is opening.
My Dad used to say, that there is nothing unseen, that has not been seen by someone, yet those who say they see do not, and those who say nothing, see. My Dad used to say, all doorways into heaven were beneath the leaves, when we went after an ever dream. My Dad used to say…
Authors Note: The two boys were real, the leaves over the door were real. The door in the ground was real. The opening of the door was real. What was discovered was real as well. It was all as my Dad used to say… 11.06.2019 – דָּנִיֵּאל
* Would you do it with me – Nightwish
Incredible adventures Jason and you had, and this one goes forever. I will have to reread a couple of time, your old man’s words are deep. 😉
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Thank you Scott, you are most kind. Dad was a hoot with his wisdom. 😉
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You write it well. I thought this piece very special. Thank you.
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Thanks again Scott, very happy you found it special.
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This is another incredible write Daniel. Your Dad sounds like he is in the next room advising you. I am constantly amazed at your gift. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hi Heather, thank you for your kind comment. Dad is no doubt in the next room, somewhere with all the other spirits. 😉
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Of that I am sure of Daniel. 😉
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Loved this Daniel. Amazing imagery, and your Dad’s wisdom intertwined was fantastic.
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Thank you Raquel, so happy you liked this. 🙂
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Always a pleasure. 🙂
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Brother, beneath the leaves has a spiritual depth to it, that is amazing. Your father passed many gifts to you, and evidently still does. Shalom, Den
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Hi Dennis, Thank you for a wonderful comment. I agree my father had many gifts, so happy you think I received a couple of them. 😉 Shalom, Daniel
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Brother you have expounded upon them in a wonderful way. Shalom, Den
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Dear Daniel, this is masterfully written, and thought out. A meaning that goes well beyond the story. Thank you. J
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Thank you Jane, I appreciate your kind words, and am happy you found meaning in what I have written.
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I usually do! 🙂
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Dear Daniel,
Once again you have made my heart flutter with anticipation, and revealed secrets to my soul. I was thrilled by every mysterious word, and I want to know what you young snips found under that door. 😉
❤
Ruby
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Hi Ruby, Thank you for your beautiful comment. It held a poetry of its own. I will probably have a follow up as to the contents under the door in the near future, 😉 Thanks again my friend.
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Dear Daniel,
I should try my hand at poetry. 🙂 Well probably not. Anyway you are welcome.
❤
Ruby
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You would be a great poetress. 🙂
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😁😁😁
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You write such incredible prose. I found this piece delightful.
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Thank you Karen, for your comment. I am so happy you enjoyed this piece. 🙂
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Another great post my young friend. Keep them coming. I enjoyed this very much. Bill
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Thank you Bill, I will indeed keep them coming. Thank you as always for reading them. 🙂
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Your welcome. I look forward to your post, always something different with a twist. Bill
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Outstanding, love your Dad’s wisdom. 🙂
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Hi Delta, Thank you for reading and commenting. Dad’s wisdom was something else. 😉
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It was a fantastic post, looking forward to the next part of it.
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Daniel this is magnificent prose, written with that wonderful surreal touch you always bring. I am assuming time-travel by the tagging. ❤ 🙂
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Thank you Lauren, very happy you liked this. I always appreciate your comments. 🙂
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Its my pleasure Daniel. 🙂
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Daniel, the world is full of obvious things that we miss. I am intrigued and happy that I can read about them. Your writing as always is amazing.
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Thank you Alex for your kind comment. I agree we miss most of the obvious things around us. The fun is discovering the simple mystery.
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I make myself be in touch with the least significant items of my surroundings every day. Helps me to stay focused. 🙂
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Your words read like a boyhood canon of mystical knowledge retained that goes on eternally. This was beautiful prose Daniel.
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Thank you Lynette. I appreciate your kind comment. I agree some things we learn (hopefully positive) as children never leave us.
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Daniel, I think of them as small footprints in our soul.
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I just got to know what you found?
Of course it could be the real friendship already had, but found better.
Your dad sounds very neat, and the prose works well.
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Hi Resa, well the answer to what was found is coming up in a Hardy Boy story, so you know, I can’t divulge to much except to give you a major clue. 😉 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0210/6626/products/63662494070_482_2016_03_28_12_37_20_001_2048x.jpg?v=1558109552
My Dad was a trip. 😉
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Amazing write my friend, you have a way of leaving a question at the end that makes me think more is on its way. At least I am hoping so. 😉
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Thank you Wang, yes I believe more might be on the way. 😉 Thank you as always for reading and commenting my friend.
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I will be looking forward to the sequel Daniel. Keep me apprised. 😉
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Fantastic write Daniel. I like the way you mix your dad’s wisdom in between the story. Thank you for a very enjoyable read.
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Thank you Summer. I am happy you enjoyed this piece. I wanted my Dad to be a part of this story without taking it over so hopefully I succeeded.
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It was the perfect balance. 🙂
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“Beneath the Leaves” is a well done piece my friend. I too want to know what you found??? 😉
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Hi Ryan, I was telling another reader that the find is coming up one of these days in a Hardy Boy story, but heres a clue for you. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0210/6626/products/63662494070_482_2016_03_28_12_37_20_001_2048x.jpg?v=1558109552
Thank you as always my friend for reading and commenting.
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Thank you for the link Daniel, now I know. 🙂 Looking forward to it…
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I have to agree with Ryan, I hope there is a part two coming up. I enjoyed this very much Daniel.
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Thank you Dallas for commenting. There is a part two but it will probably be in a short story form. A clue if you will as follows: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0210/6626/products/63662494070_482_2016_03_28_12_37_20_001_2048x.jpg?v=1558109552
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Very cool, looking forward to “The Disappearing Floor” story.
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Extraordinary writing Daniel. A testimony to the mystery’s we find as children. Here is to keeping that flame alive in all of us. 😉
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Hi Ginger, Thank you for your wonderful comment. I like how you framed your comment, and I agree with it. 🙂
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You are very welcome. 🙂
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Well done Daniel. You had me from the first words. Looking forward to more. 😉
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Thank you Carmel for your kind comment. More will be coming up soon. 😉
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Dear Daniel, This was a precious write. Once again your use of imagery is unbelievable. I loved this.
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Thank you Erin. I appreciate you reading and commenting. I am humbled by your kind compliment. 🙂
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Perfect! ❤ 🙂
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Thank you Qwen. 🙂
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Daniel this is another favorite for me. You have a way of drawing your reader into a story that never leaves them alone. I too am anxious to hear what was found. 😉
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Thank you Steve, I am happy you found this to be a favorite. That pleases me very much especially coming from you. I have a second part to this coming at some point but it will probably be in a short story form.
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You are welcome Daniel. I am looking forward to the short story. 🙂
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Great piece Daniel.
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Thank you very much Brian. 🙂
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Welcome Daniel, always a pleasure to read your writing. 🙂
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So many great lines but my favorite is: “From the heavens, we no doubt look like cherubim’s our small frames bent in labor, looking for the covenant. Fulfilling the covenant. ” The answer to what is beneath the leaves is in that line. I think. 😉
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Thank you Abigail, I appreciate your reading and commenting. I am thrilled when someone finds a phrase they like in one of my writings. I think you might have found the answer all right in those lines. 😉
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🙂
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This one rocked mate.
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Hi Shaun, very happy you liked this one . 🙂
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You make them all easy to like mate. 😉
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Very visual piece, the style was very personal. Enjoyed your dads musings.
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Thank you for your comment. I am happy you enjoyed this piece, and really happy you liked Dad’s musings. 😉
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Daniel, your writing is amazing. This piece combines innocence, adventure, and mysticism in such a way there is something for everyone. Well done. ❤
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Thank you Gigi, I am thrilled you liked this piece. I appreciate you reading and always look forward to your comments. 🙂
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Always a pleasure. ❤
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❤ ur writing.
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Thank you very much Eleanor, happy you enjoyed this. 🙂
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YW! 🙂
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Enjoyed this Daniel, you have a gift with words. Thank you.
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Hi Russ, thank you for commenting. I really appreciate your kind compliment.
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No problem. I have read a lot of your work, and always find it to be well done and interesting.
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❤
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Thank you Amy. 🙂
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Very very welcome. 🙂
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Love your writing!
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Thank you Jen. Welcome to my blog.
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You have great image writing. I am enjoying your blog. 🙂
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