“You’ve got to always go back in time if you want to move forward.” – Snoop Dogg
“You have a turquoise iiʼ sizíinii“, Grandma Blackhorse says. She is looking deep into the campfire. The flames reflect in her aged eyes and make them look like they are glowing. “Don’t scare the boy”, Ms. Woods says. She is to my back; I can hear the sound of the dough, flipping back and forth slapping her hands. “He’s not scared “, Grandma says, opening her mouth to show a toothless smile, “he is soon to dream”. “Stop it mother, it is not their way”, Ms. Woods says, her voice lower, sounding concentrated. She is no doubt worried about the consistency of the fry bread and hoping it does not burn. “May be not their way”, Grandma, laughs, “but it is his way”. “It is his way”.
A lighter blue just before sunrise, still it is dark at 4:00 AM. Falling deep into a slumber, as the chants begin and end. Three-sixteenths a time a sliver, into a higher desert wind, high above this firmament, this journey, into your ways do I descend. Not of this world, but of this people, between four mountains that ascend. Night has fallen on the Black Yeii; let the light of holy boy begin again. Round and round the worlds bend.
So it is that I am dreaming, of the beginning and the end. Of a soul that learns from mercy, born for water in the San Juan’s
end. Star gaze I into the heavens of a universe where life begins, five billion light years of glory, while right here now I am ten again. Black, yellow, white rotates again, while the turquoise eats my sin.
A safer place has never happened, why oh why can it not be. That every grey hair on this planet should be a child with me. Spinning it would seem in a turquoise destiny. Seeing this stone ship, that which flew, with fires and ash from a deep cold blue. Now it brings me here, from time immortal, cast down by a dream so clear. Everything happens in time, a constant in movement by design. Forwards, backwards, jumping over rhymes. The answer to the riddle is those who seek will find. Floating in a dream three-sixteenths at a time. In a desert near, may be like a child the answer comes so clear. Never fear, be free, dream with me.
“Come boy, come here”. Grandma Blackhorse is motioning me over to her side of the fire, using her nose to beckon. I look to see if Ms. Woods is paying attention, but she is busy hustling pots and pans over to the house to clean. “Boy I said come here”, Grandma has raised her tone. I shuffle over to her, hesitant but not afraid for Grandma is smiling again. Grandma is holding out something in her hand, and as I reach her side, she motions for me to take it. I look for just a moment into her eyes, those eyes that have seen time, and perhaps traveled it too. When I look down, my hand is holding a piece of rough-hewn turquoise. “You have a turquoise iiʼ sizíinii”, Grandma Blackhorse says. -08.27.21- דָנִיֵּאל
Authors Note: Grandma Blackhorse’s piece of Turquoise resides with this author’s soul and rock collection, as it will until the stars fall from the sky and I fly the Shiprock home.
Love this beautifully ethereal Daniel.
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Hi Holly, Thank you very much for your kind compliment. I appreciate your insight. 🙂
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It’s my pleasure. Your writing is always amazing. 😊
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This is wonderful Daniel. My great grandmother (Lakota) was Grandma Redhorse. I understand. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Lauren, and also thank you for sharing your great grandmother’s name. What a cool legacy. 🙂
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I have some great pictures of her, however sadly I never got to know her. She passed away many years before I was born.
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That is cool Lauren.
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You are one heck of a story teller. I enjoy everything you write, and always look forward to your next post.
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Hi Jeremy, Thank you for your comment. I love the compliment and appreciate it very much.
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Very welcome.
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Masterfully written. Your visual writing leave me always wanting more.
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Thank you Blaire for your compliment. Visual readers are the best. 😉
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LOL. Visual I am. 🙂
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Daniel is is astoundingly beautiful. Growing up in Arizona, I can identify with so many of your tributes to Natives and beliefs and the honor of the land. For sure this will be one of my favorites.
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Hi Raquel, Thank you I do remember you telling me about growing up in Arizona, Winslow I believe. 😉 As always I appreciate you reading and your comments.
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You have a great memory, 🙂 You are so welcome, but I thank you for writing such beautiful prose. 🙂
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One of your best. Love the mystical side of you when you write. The Snoop Dogg quote was a keeper too.
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Thank you Keith for your kind compliment. I am happy you found this piece mystical. 🙂
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That it was, and your welcome. 🙂
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Dearest Daniel,
I found so much to love in this magical piece of writing. The piece of turquoise from Grandma Blackhorse was a wonderful ending. Your life is full of wonder.
❤
Ruby
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Hi Ruby, You are too kind to me, but as always I thank you for your support of my work. 🙂
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Your more than welcome dear. You have provided me with many hours of good reading and more importantly soul work at times with your thoughts.
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Love this!
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Thank you Francis, very happy you liked this.
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Amazing, mystical and enchanting encompassing the spirit of the land and people you write of.
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Hi Yalta, Thank you for your comment. I struggle at times hoping I am giving the proper respect to both the land and people, so I appreciate your affirmative words.
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I would not worry about it Daniel. Your spiritual perspective is the realist part. 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Fascinating write my young friend. You made my Friday morning better with this one. Thank you. Bill
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Hi Bill, I thank you my friend, making your day better is a compliment like no other. I appreciate it.
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Happy to give such a compliment. Bill
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Love this piece Daniel. It is like walking through one of your dreams. 😉
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Thank you Scott. That is a wonderful compliment. Although my dreams are a bit whacked at times. 😉
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0) as are mine Daniel but yours sound better written out than mine would. 😉
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I have to agree with Scott, this is like walking through your dreams. Really a neat story Daniel, and who knew Snoop Dogg had anything quotable to say. 😉
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Thank you Ryan. Always appreciate you reading and commenting my friend. I agree I was surprised by that bit of wisdom from the Dogg myself. 😉
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From the mouth of babes I suppose. 😉
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Now that’s funny 😁
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Consider it my Monday morning special. Have a great week Daniel. 🙂
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You too Ryan.
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Amazing, beautiful read. 🙂
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Hi Elizaveta, I thank you for your kind comment. I am appreciative that you found this to be a beautiful read.
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You are more than welcome. 🙂
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“Now it brings me here, from time immortal, cast down by a dream so clear. Everything happens in time, a constant in movement by design. Forwards, backwards, jumping over rhymes. ” Love this line.
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Thank you Jane. Time travel is interesting. 😉
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LOL 🙂 I guess I had not looked at it that way.
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Brother, when the world is at its darkest I come here to your blog and find the best escape in goodness. This is one of your best. Shabbat Shalom, Den
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Thank you Dennis. You know that means a lot to me. Shavua tov my friend.
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shavua tov brother. Den
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Great piece of writing Daniel, I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
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Thank you Dallas, really stoked you liked this piece.
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Always a pleasure. 🙂
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I found your use of time associated with musical time interesting. Your pieces always have layers, and this is one of the best layered so far. 🙂
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Thank you Darrin. I really like the song by “The Cranberries”. I live in layers so may be that is the reason my writing ends up that way, anyway I appreciate your insight.
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We all I think live in layers, you seem to know yours better than most of us however. 😉
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This for me was magical and dreamy. Loved the way you started and ended it. A complete circle, a complete dream.
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Thank you Mandy, I appreciate your kind comment very much. 🙂
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🙂 UW
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Great post Daniel. Shabbat shalom.
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Hi Zeke, Thank you very much for your kind comment. Shalom, Daniel
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Your welcome. Shalom 🙂
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You have had many interesting dreams, but this I find to be one of your most interesting. The cycle of life and all the symbolism you have involved in your wording is incredible. I liked this one very much.
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Thank you Carmel for your insight. Symbolism is very important to the cycle of life at least the way I view it. 😉
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That it is, all life is a symbol of sorts.
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I liked this. Definitely one of your most interesting writings to date.
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Thank you very much Larry. I am happy you found this post to be of interest. Thanks again for reading and commenting.
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Your welcome. I enjoy reading your post.
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❤ this, very dreamy and magical. 🙂
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Hi Amy, Thank you for your comment. I am happy you found the post dreamy and magical. 🙂
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One of your best ethereal pieces written to my most favorite song in the whole wide world. Loved it. Thank you.
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Hi Tella, That is cool that “Dreams” is a favorite song of yours. I appreciate that you liked this piece. Thank you.
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I am re reading this interesting piece again and looking for the answer to the riddle, although I think you outlined it pretty well in this line, “The answer to the riddle is those who seek will find. “. 😉
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Thank you Daryl, i perhaps took a little liberty with that line, but I am happy you found the answer to the riddle. Makes my day.
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Very welcome!
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Another great one my friend, as I keep telling you, you need to get your work published. I would be first in line. 😉
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Thank you Steve as always for your vote of confidence. Perhaps some day I will get around to being published. 😉
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No time like the present Daniel. 😉
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❤ 🙂 Shabbat shalom Daniel.
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Hi Lisa, Thank you for always being so supportive of my work with a heart and smile. I appreciate it very much. Shalom, Daniel
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Shalom! ❤ 🙂
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Love this!!!
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Thank you Albina, So happy you liked this. I appreciate the affirmation.
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Heck of a good write mate! 🙂
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Hi Shaun, Thank you. As I always am i appreciate you reading and commenting.
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Pleasure is all mine mate.
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Love this one Daniel!
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Thank you Abigail. Very happy you liked this.
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Amazing work here Daniel. I love the pictures you paint with words. 🙂
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Hi Amy, Thank you very much for your kind comment. Very happy you liked this and saw it as a painting. 🙂
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I paint myself and much of my inspirations come from what I read. 🙂
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Plenty of great lines in this one Daniel, and a new favorite of mine. I am willing to travel on the rock ship with you. 😉
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Hi Brian, Thank you. Its a pretty big ship so I can use some help getting it off the ground. 😉
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I have been on a tugboat but I just dug the link and that looks like a man o war. 😉
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Ha ha.
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May the force 💪 be with you
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Daniel this is beautiful. Shabbat Shalom, ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hi Heather, Thank you. I appreciate so much you always reading, supporting and commenting on my work. Wishing you a great week ahead.
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Wishing you a wonderful week this week as well Daniel, and it is always a pleasure to read and comment on your amazing work. 🙂
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This is a wonderful read, Daniel.
Now, I am in full understanding of the comment you made on “Turquoise Nefertiti”.
There is a child in every grey hair, if you want there to be.
I think that is why you are as wise as you are. You are constantly growing up, hair by hair!
Be well and take care, Daniel!
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Thank you my friend Resa. Your post “Turquoise Nefertiti” made me think of this story. I should have given you credit. It’s not to late though to thank you. I love how you phrased the grey hair and growing up above. Take care Resa. You walk in beauty.
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Thank you , Daniel!
Perhaps you should use the word turquoise, often.
Turquoise of the day to you!
You walk in turquoise!
I feel your turquoise!
Be well!
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Ha ha I like it. 😎
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Have a Turquoise weekend, my friend!
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Daniel is is a beautiful writing. I love the way you encapsulate the whole story in so few words. The imagery is breath taking as well. Another post that I have to say well done. 🙂
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Thank you Lynette, I appreciate very much your kind words. i strive to limit words to let the reader imagine more. Your comment means a lot to me. Thanks again.
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This is one of the reasons I enjoy reading your work. keep up the good work.
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Your writing is awesome. I agree the imagery puts me right in the story.
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Thank you Dezy, I appreciate that you found the imagery, and it helped you identify with the story. Welcome to my blog. 🙂
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My pleasure. 🙂
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This was well written. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
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Thank you Jack.
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