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The Candle That Outlived Morning

Light that refuses to die

By GoldenSpeechPublished 2 months ago 1 min read

A single candle burned from dusk till noon, refusing to surrender to daylight. People gathered to witness the impossible flame. A young girl finally asked why it burned so long. The candle answered softly, “Because someone believes I should.” And the girl realized the same was true for her.

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