“Why does hope spring after tragedy?
Is it weakness in sorrow, a failure of grief?
What makes us look up and watch for the dawn?”
Wiping away his tears, his Teacher softly answered,
“‘It’s elementary, my dear Watson,’
We were made for eternity
Not this life alone.”
Cee’s FOTD
Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #199: prose or poem in 47 words exactly using the word “element” or its forms.
This Jolly Beggar 
Dear Dora,
Beautifully written with a deep, yet simple message.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
You make me smile. Thank you.😊
Aleichem shalom,
Dora
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What Rochelle said. Nicely done.
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Thanks, Iain. 🙂
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I loved this, Dora. It was a beautiful, profound and simple message.
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Thank you, dear. 🙏🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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💞
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Yes true. Romans 8:18. Great comforting statement 🙏
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A wonderfully precious truth to hang on to, especially in hard times. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. 🙏
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Amen to that Dora.
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🙏🙂
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Beautifully penned 🦋💜
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Thanks so much, Jen. 💞
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🙂💜🦋
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Beautiful words
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Glad you liked it, Jenne.
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Word!
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🙂
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