Come down upon me that which ties the ladder, that which laces the dream, string for me that which is of cord magick, that where sirens weave!
These together upon, thy mind, that upon which Resa see’s, comes the gown of which all magic weaves, summoned, now sirens cry, the coven’s treasure, now bend thee, now bend thee….
The weave born of Star Carr, near Scarborough, the thread, in calling that which loves her, that which forms her heart. That daemon which summons patterns bold, summoned stories by a play, look to me, from Yorkshire way, designs that show a sirens way, a seamstress hides away, a stich, her art, the act in play. Heart, heart, summoned Whitby’s art, the ladies by the bay, and Mina smiles…. dear Resa, sew for me a scarf. A woven Faberge, that shows young girls at play, thighs in liquid, that of oceans art, entwined together, passion by the mind. What would our father’s say, in craft we play?
Late at night in Lucy’s room, while candles spell, and legends loom, ancient myths and school girl dreams, Resa sleeps, but how she dreams. And art and patterns play, weaving cloth in a potter’s way, white and dark strange spirits play, while sirens move in thread, it weaves a song. The manor feels like summer all winter long. And when sweet Lucy sleeps, Resa takes her leave, and with her forehead high, daringly she acts to spy, with gin still on her tongue, wet from adventure the whole night long. Down straight hallways with darkened heights, those long framed windows the oceans bright, under séance, devils play, the mist of Whitby, guides her way. That by needle light, Resa scripts the bodice tight, lace and colors that make the bodies delight. Lord of light, oh lord of light, how a woman’s hands give you delight, on this night.
She is the siren, that calls with thread, the stories, passion, the witches path, the salt filled air of a spider’s wrath, colors, of legends past, Resa brings down the dark lord’s dreams. The better of all these ancient seams, spells and gardens, precious night filled screams.
These together upon, thy mind, that upon which Resa see’s, comes the gown of which all magic weaves, summoned, now sirens cry, the coven’s treasure, now bend thee, now bend thee….
For my dear Whitby Lady friend, Resa McConaghy – 06.21.2017 – דָּנִיֵּאל
Now you have gone and done it Daniel, written a Whitby Lady story for a real live lady, so now I want one written for me. 😉 It would be hard to top this one. WOW! ❤
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Heh, thank you Heather. You should check out Resa’s sites, she is an incredible talent, and yes, I would certainly consider you to be Whitby material.
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OMG, I checked out Resa’s gowns, how do you know this marvelous woman? Your wonderful words certainly were well placed.
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I got hot and bothered over the last Whitby Lady tale, but this one takes the cake. The best yet Mr. Swearingen.
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Thank you Mr. Bartholamez. This cake is always tasty. 😉
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Indeed it is, and you bake a fine one my friend!
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Heh 😁
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Constantly aghast in a wonderful way at what you write. The Whitby Ladies are a favorite, and I checked out Resa’s gown’s. unbelievable talent!!! I loved this by the way!
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Thank you Ruby, and I am so happy you checked out Resa’s site. As always thank you for reading.
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Great Gothic writing Daniel, my favorite so far of the series.
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Hi Carmel, thank you so much, it is a fun series to write.
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I have enjoyed it, as much as I do your Hardy Boy stories. You are a writer with versatile talents.
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What an incredible weave of a tale, and a fantastic tribute to a very talented lady.
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Thank you Caroline, Resa is indeed very talented.
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As are you Daniel, your words start storms of every kind.
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Loved this, words and music were. well sexy! 😉
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Ha ha, I loved the music as well, and yeh maybe a wee bit sexy. 😉
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Hello! A wee bit? Love to both of you! 😀
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Tongue in cheek and yet scary, sexy and yet serious. You write an incredible verse.
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Thank you Ginger, I always appreciate your wonderful comments.
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Your welcome
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Beautiful mystical words within words, layer upon layer of meaning. I looked up Resa, she is indeed talented, and beautiful.
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Hi Donna, I am so happy you checked Resa’s site out, and thank you for your kind compliment.
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Great writing, read it more than once, and got more each time.
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Hi Darrin, one of my most favorite compliments is when someone says they read and reread. I have been known to do that myself.
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I love these stories, you really should publish.
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Thank you Kat, I would like to someday.
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Hopefully soon!!!! 🙂
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Fascinating prose, your language used, is brilliant. Each word seems chosen to better the ones around it. Your very talented.
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Hi Steve, thank you much for the compliment. This was my favorite to write.
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Your welcome, I could tell, there was a glint to your verbiage. 🙂
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Dear Daniel,
Reading this, my most fave of all your prose, curl my toes as the words move by.
I feel like a beautiful rose, thorned, and as a Lady of Whitby my mettle delighted by your choice of song for me.
How do you know my well? How do you know how deep it is and when it overflows?
I am pleased and honored M’lord, as you must be, for you are the one writing of the mystic Ladies of Whitby.
⭐ ❤ ⭐ Overnight, with your words, you've made a legend of my creative soul.
Okay, welling up with emotions, now. Time to take a break, calm down, come back reread, relisten and reblog. XOXO
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Thank you Resa, I so enjoyed penning this. The music was you, and the words well, some might say they came from interesting places, and some would be right. This is my favorite, and I’m sure Resa will be in future Whitby stories. 😉 P.S. You were already legend! 😉
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❤ ⭐ ❤
This is such an intriguing adventure!
⭐ ❤ ⭐
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Especially when you take us all on it for the ride. I think of you as kind of a different kind of Nancy Drew, and that is fun my friend. 😉
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Oh my lord, you did say you were a Whitby lady…. I have been trawling for the actual post, oh metalled and delighted one. Now I have found it, I feel a banquet of gowns coming on in terms of writing gowns, gowns and more gowns.
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Thank you. I am beyond humbled at your comment. It’s been a heck of a week but will be getting to some of your wonderful comments this weekend. Btw new Whitby lady by Monday if not earlier. I agree with you Resa in all her metal was a natural. 😃
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Oh she is. A force in the very way. Daniel, don’t worry re getting to comments. We all have busy times and times when we do NOT want to be busy cos of it. it is a pleasure to pop over and dip into your blog.
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I am very happy you like to come over and visit. Now I can’t just pop into your work, if you would honor me by recommending a good starting point and I will get that book first. 🙂
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LOL! A banquet of gowns!
You know, gowns are so NOT these days.
They are for the rich and famous to wear. Brides can grab a gown moment. Proms… well they used to be formal, but it seems just a pretty dress is more the thing now.
When something has become NOT… it is then HOT!
So, Art Gowns for me… Period Gowns for you and Gowns’r’Us.
We are ahead of the curve.
So many do not get my Art Gowns. I am thankful for those who do, and who enjoy the Art Gowns for the people they are! 😉
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I might draw you as a Mermaid… Mermaid Shehanne. I have a Mermaids Art Gowns coming up in 2 posts!
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Daniel, you don’t have to anything. Your online friendship is more than enough. I mean that.
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No no no I am serious where do I start, on line friendship is there regardless I want to read your work. 😀
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Resa a world without gowns is no world at all. That is why I have red satin and green satin and midnight blue with black lace stars. I have gowns made in Shanghai. You name it. And yes I do wear them. I also have fishtail skirts and gothy skirts ( I am big on gothic, gowns, gloves, the lot) all manner of bodices. You can’t open a cupboard in our house without being felled by a gown. Some of us do keep the flame and we hope it will be lifted high again
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Online friendship is just so supportive un every way. You meet minds out here. And thank you.
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Daniel Swearingen has honored my creative spirit by penning “Resa”, the fifth in his “Whitby Ladies” series. I feel Goth and power! I feel a Muse.
I am closing comments, as those can go on his site, where I hope you will check out the “Whitby Ladies”
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The honor, was mine!
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Okay, last comment for a bit. I love your art picture of me! Fabulous!! xx
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Thank you, of course you supplied the picture! I think it’s a great pic of you!
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Happy sigh!
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Oh damn, you did it again, each one better than the one before Daniel. Surrounded by lovelies you are! 🙂
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A fortunate fella I am, this is just what I write about, you should see the vision of beauty that is me wife! 😉
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You have written of her before, and true to what you say she is your queen. 🙂
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This was a delicious read, and your subject matter was well chosen. I loved every word.
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Thank you Natalie, it becomes almost easy with great subject matter. 😉
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You have plenty of that, and you do it great service. This is a great series, and I really enjoy the Gothic theme.
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Not to much to add to all the well deserved praise heaped your way, except bravo and more please! 😉
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Thank you Stafford, always appreciate your input… 😉
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We all do what we must!
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You should, I certainly do! 😉
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Now she has the dress made by an artist, painted by another artist, photographed by yet another, and now a poet puts her to paper. Resa is a most worthy muse. And all she inspires, create beauty!
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Hi Cindy, I couldn’t agree more, thank you for your wonderful comment.
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I have followed Resa’s magic with gowns for a while. Your poem is a lovely companion to her gift. Cheers to both of you.
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Resa does have a wonderful gift. Thank you for your kind comment.
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I love this tribute to one of my dearest online friends Resa! In particular, this line: “She is the siren, that calls with thread” ❤ I'm now following this blog too!
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Thank you Christy for your wonderful comment, and also your follow. Have a great weekend.😊
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Daniel, I want to say how much joy you have brought me, and I love being a Whitby Lady.
I can hardly wait for the next to take her place in this fabulous place. Best to you, always! _ Resa xx
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I have always thought of you as a mystical Nancy Drew, powerful really in a masculine world. You fit so well in Whitby, and no one will ever take your place, for now with the small coven you are immortal. I am sure you already know you have designed fabric with life for each of these witches, and for these spirits, as well as those to come, you are the weave that binds these beauties to gather from age to age, summoned above as well as so far below. Your friend, Daniel
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It feels fabulous!
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Daniel, you’ve painted a great tribute to my online friend Resa.
One of my favorite poems I’ve read in a good while.
This really does justice and Resa is now happy and I know she is grateful of your writing this poem dedicated to her.
2 Thumbs Way up! my acquainted friend. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind comment I really appreciate it. It was a fun piece to write and Resa is as you know wonderful subject material. 😊
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Daniel, this is my first venture to your blog, and how delightful it has been!
Resa is indeed all you’ve written; and probably much more where she dares not tell… 🙂
Thank You for highlighting such a happy, intriguing, sincere and generous soul.
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Hi Carolyn, Thank you for your kind comment, and my apologies for taking so long to respond. I have neglected my blog these recent days. I would agree Resa is a worthy subject to pen much about. 😉 I must get over to your blog now and check it out. Once again thank you for reading and commenting.
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Magic happens when a weaver of tales meets a weaver of silk, poplin and tulle. Indelible prints are left on this ineffable plain.
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Hi Brenda, that was a beautiful comment, made my day. Thank you for making it! 🙂
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It’s rare I get to use such big words, writing for kids as I do. 🙂
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I will be over your way shortly, and I am sure I will love what I read! 🙂
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MAY I ALSO REBLOG THIS MASTERPIECE?
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Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your wonderful compliment. Feel free to reblog any of my post.
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WATCH AND READ!
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