March 28: Story Challenge in 99-words
Time fades, memory fades We are destined to fade into history Our names may be remembered if we are lucky To dust we return, part of the earth Does that mean we remain? Where is the light that we carried? Does it shine in some unseen dimension? Can we be called back? Would you want to return? It is believed many do return Often, their light can be remembered as one you knew long ago In the face of a new-born Something recognised Nothing disappears entirely Everything, it is said, leaves a trace mark In some unseen fashion… ©AnitaDawes2022
Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie 
That’s an interesting contemplation, Anita. I wonder too.
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Such truth stated in a beautiful poem. While there is yet life, there is a lineage from which it came. Good to see your writing at the Ranch, Anita!
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So glad you liked this one, Charli… we couldn’t resist that lovely prompt!
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This is deep, Anita. We don’t know the answers, yet. But we will.
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I hope we do, Jan…
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I wonder, will we ever get the answers we seek?
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We still hope we will, Susi…
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Yes, we do. 🙂
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