Our gracious host, Rochelle, encourages us
to be creative by writing a story in 100 words
or less using the photo prompt below. This is
Friday Fictioneers. Here’s where the photo took me.
Stepping into the charred remains of the synagogue, tears welled up in the rabbi’s eyes. The once vibrant house of worship now lay in ruin. But amid the destruction, a glimmer of hope shone through. Slowly, he lifted his gaze up to the rafters; there, intricate patterns and symbols still adorned the walls and ceiling. The beauty of the interior, though scarred by the flames, stirred something deep within him. It was a reminder of resilience and faith, a testament to the enduring spirit of the community. And in that moment, the rabbi found solace and strength. He would rebuild.
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100 Words
This is “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen
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The Elephant's Trunk 
A moment loaded with hope
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Nice comment. Thanks, Laurie
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When disaster strikes, we depend on a source of hope. Your story perfectly illustrates it, Nancy.
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Thanks, Lisa. That was my objective.
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Inspirational. Thank you.
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Sandra 🙂
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Thanks very much, Sandra.
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Dear Nancy,
Your story and the the video deeply touched me. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I’m pleased to know my story had meaning for you;
I thought perhaps it might.
Thank you.
Shalom
🕊️
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Nicely written and powerful.
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Thanks very much.
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Nicely written, Nancy. Also LC and the songs from Ivor, thanks for those, especially what happened last week in Manchester, UK.
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It’s a heartbreaking situation, Chris, and I’m sure the fire in Manchester was in my subconscious when I wrote this.
Thanks for your very gracious comments.
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Not a fire, it was a shooting. Two dead and several badly wounded. Very worrying. The gun man was also dead. I wasn’t sure I would be able to write about a synagogue. Hence I wrote something funny (ish).
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Yes, my mistake. Thank you, Chris.
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Very powerful, timely, and inspiring. And the LC song is the perfect choice.
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Thanks very much for a great comment. Much appreciated.
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It’s going to keep happening, alas.
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Very sad situation. Thank you, James.
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Inspiring message. ✨
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Thank you, Michele. We definitely need to be inspired. 🕊️
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A very heartwarming story Nancy.
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Thanks for your gracious comment, dear Sadje.
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🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
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fingers crossed, with the help from the community, i’m sure he’ll be successful.
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My wish also, plaridel. Thank you.
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beautifully said.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful and inspiring ✨💞💫❤️
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Our world needs more beauty and inspiration. Thanks very much, Lisa.
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An interesting story followed with a lovely song.
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Thanks, Jim! I like the way the story and song work together.
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Without hope where would we be? A very inspiring story, Nancy. Rebuild!
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We would be adrift at sea. I echo your comment to rebuild. Thanks so much, Brenda.
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Lovely Nancy and Cohen’s song is wonderful as always🙌
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Perfect LC song for my story. Thanks for your comments, Ange.
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A timely tale given recent events in the UK. Cohen’s song is simply perfect.
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Yes, I was inspired by events in the news, dear Keith. This is such a wonderful LC song.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks very much, Sweets.
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In the end it’s just stuff. Stuff can be replaced
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Very true. Thanks, Neil.
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A wonderfully uplifting story, and superbly complimented by Mr Cohen’s “global” Anthem … 🌏💗💙💚💜 … a couple of Manchester Orchestre songs came mind …
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Thank you, my dear friend. These songs are very powerful. 🎶
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Doubly my pleasure, Nancy 🎶🎶😍
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