“Is death the last sleep? No, it is the last final awakening.” – Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
For Ivanhoe sailed on a blue cold sea, ever present from what could be, to be a knight of war no more, to embrace his final score. No more dust and blood of war, just better passions on heavens shores.
Hold still thy Eastern windows, those upon the North Sea, facing toward Jerusalem, where there I will soon be free. Breaking now my spirit that, which is a loom, weaved by darkened feelings, comes the witch before the moon. What was my father’s fortune, tithes and land and silk, lay I now before thee, thy daemons and their ilk. Forge the steel of Canaan a double-sided seal, who knows if it is really, really real. Here now I pray, between the stones from another day. Standing still, I cry as all men cry, “will G_D let me stay”? Whom is now upon me? Darkness or the light by day? What is its fashion, poet or warrior fallen by a blade? So, this night, this starless, soulless night, filled by shadows, great with evil’s plight. Is it mine to reckon, to stiffen with my arm? By these shores of England in a calm or storm. Still I hear thee bade me, come unto my breast. Oh my G_D you know me, in this you know me best.
I thought upon this hardly, when first a sword I sheathed, to carry death upon my hip, better to give unto than receive. For all the years of battle when my mind saw blood red, I never thought that demise could come peaceful for men once bled. For what the passion of all true things, those men of oath can often decree. Their minds lacking character in the power of control they deceive. Their laws held high on banners, held to heaven’s doors. From love and savage battle, they are laws that never bind to us subsequently once we are no more. For here, it makes no difference, this crusade now described, in final breathing moments, to a black angel. Oh her eyes.
Names, names, names I would be remiss, not to say my true love’s name, in death I truly miss. Daughter of the misty lake, Saxon queen whose sweet lips I often taste. She who leaves before me, now by a flowered filled lake. For all the swords and lances, have I thrust, to give unto this dark angel all my trust? To view Rowena in a land so faire. Very different over there. For ever Loxley perhaps I shall miss, its stone and thatch and heavy mist. For what has come in what I see in these boiling eyes nonmoving before me. Just a calm within a storm, in a circle that feels so warm. In a circle that feels so warm.
For Ivanhoe sailed on a blue cold sea, ever present from what could be, to be a knight of war no more, to embrace his final score. No more dust and blood of war, just better passions on heavens shores. – 02.20.2021 – דָנִיֵּאל
Unbelievably amazing! Love it ❤
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Thank you Raquel always grateful for your comments
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Very welcome Daniel, always a pleasure to read your writing.
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Brother you have done it again. This is beautiful. A new man word perhaps! Shabbat shalom, and with much admiration. Den
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Thank you Dennis. I chuckled at the new man word. Hope all is going well with you brother. Shalom Daniel
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Your welcome brother. Shabbat shalom my dear online brother to you and your wonderful family. Den
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Shabbat Shalom Dennis.
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Another one from your unbelievable magical world. I love it. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you dear Heather always grateful for your comments. 😊
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Daniel I love enjoy the knight tales. It should be like “The Whitby Ladies”, perhaps the male version. 😉 Bill
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Hi Bill,, I hadn’t thought of it that way but I like it. 😉 Thank you once again for reading and as always your insight.
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The thanks goes both ways my young friend. Bill
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Classic!
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Thank you Dane, welcome to my blog.
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Thank you for your warm welcome. 🙂
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Beautiful prose. 🙂
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Hi Caitlyn, thank you very much, I am happy you liked this. 🙂
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My pleasure you write beautifully.
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Daniel, I was always a fan of Ivanhoe, read the book when I was twelve years of age and again much later in life. Your addendum is perfect.
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Thanks Scott, Ivanhoe was a favorite of mine as well as well as the movie. I am happy you liked the addendum.
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I long for those type of books. My children didn’t have any interest and the world has changed. There are still a few of us around though aren’t there. 🙂
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The world has changed, however those of us still who can sow the good seeds. Ie: chivalry, gallantry and challenge. 🙂
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Daniel you and I have had a similar conversation before and it might have been after your wonderful post about Valiant. The world needs more knights, less kings.
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I agree!
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❤ this, I feel like I am in English Lit again and loving it. 😉
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Thank you Wendy, very cool, I always wanted to be an Englisg Prof. 😉
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You are welcome. 🙂
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That final crossing is indeed important and your addendum adds a special touch to one of my favorite knight stories from youth. Well done my friend.
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Hi Ryan, I am not surprised that this was one of your favorite tales from youth, as it was mine as well. “Great minds and all that.” Thank you my friend for your comment. Wishing you a great weekend.
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Ha ha, I agree with that. We have a lot in common. You have a great weekend as well my man.
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This is a fine work Daniel. Gallant, and worthy of being an addendum.
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Hi Dallas, Thank you, I am stoked with the gallant part. As always I appreciate you reading and commenting. 🙂
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It is gallant and a fitting ending for such a tale. Thank you Daniel. I enjoyed reading it.
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Another great write Daniel, I enjoy the knight stories very much, hope it becomes a series. 😉
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Thank you Wang for your kind comment. You are the second or third person that has brought up a knight series so I might have to go there. Wishing you and your girls a great weekend.
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A treasure of a piece Daniel. You always deliver.
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Hi Darrin, thank you for your compliment. I am grateful that you think my delivery is always good. I appreciate that very much.
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Very welcome Daniel,, enjoy all that you pen.
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❤ this Daniel, the knight tales, perhaps a hint for the new series. 😉
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Thank you Lauren for your comment. At this point I am indeed thinking of a knight series. 😉
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Amazing, and who would think of an addendum in such a way. 🙂
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Thank you Jane. The book was always a favorite of mine, I just wanted to know what happened afterward. 😉
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Curiosity for you and your reader it seems is a good thing. 🙂
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Someone mentioned above about this being a piece you would expect to read in an English literature class. I must concur. It is rich with your talent. I wanted more.
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Hi Lynette, Thank you for your kind comment. You are most kind to me in reading and complimenting and I appreciate it. 🙂
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Always my pleasure to read and comment on your writing Daniel. 🙂
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Dearest Daniel,
You should know that Ivanhoe is one of my all time favorite reads from childhood, and when I saw your wonderful amazing addendum it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
❤
Ruby
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Hi Ruby, I should have know Ivanhoe would be a favorite of yours. Not surprised really. As always thank you for your comment and wishing you the best of weekends ahead.
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You as well dear Daniel. ❤ Ruby
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I enjoyed this very much, you have a wide variety of topics you write on, but all contain a spiritual link in them.
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Thank you Linette. I try to keep a spiritual theme in everything I do and so your words mean a lot to me.
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Ivanhoe was a wonderful book, and your finis addendum was great as well. A fitting way for Ivanhoe to go. 🙂
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Thank you Carmel, I am almost gratified how many responses say Ivanhoe was a favorite from their own childhoods. I am glad you liked this. 🙂
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It was one of my favorites. I likened myself as him when I was a boy. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Hi Kay, Thank you very much. I am happy you liked Ivanhoe.
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Your welcome, I enjoy what you post. 🙂
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Another Knight tale, that I enjoyed very much Daniel. Much like Valiant I grew up on Ivanhoe. Well done.
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Thank you Steve for your comment. You like myself and many others seem to hold Ivanhoe in a special place in your heart and mind. You live in the ancient land of both Valiant and Ivanhoe. I am jealous. 😉
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It is a great Britannica. 🙂 You are always welcome to bring the family over. 🙂
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I am going to take you up on that Steve as soon as COVID is not such a panic.
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it is an open invitation
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❤ 🙂
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Thank you Lisa. Shabbat Shalom.
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Shabbat Shalom Daniel. ❤ 🙂
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Obviously mate you have hit the high line again with Ivanhoe. Solid prose!
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Hi Shaun, Thanks again my friend for reading and commenting. I appreciate your kind words.
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Your welcome mate, I enjoy reading your gift.
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Aye, a better Scot I never knew than Ivanhoe. 😉
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I thought you would say so Brian. 😉 Thank you.
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That’s why I pay special attention to your Knight Tales, as well as the witches. 😉
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Yeh well you always need the witches with the knights, they are a rowdy bunch. 😉
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No better words ever uttered. 😉
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Daniel, it has been forever, but upon my return to WP I am thrilled to see you still posting, and with the same amazing quality as you always have. Love Ivanhoe. 🙂
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Hi Qwen, I have missed you and it is great to see you back. Thank you for your wonderful comment. 🙂
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Being missed is good, and ur welcome. 😉
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❤
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Thank you very much Tella. 🙂
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🙂
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