The Candle That Envied the Stars

Brightness without purpose is still darkness.

By GoldenSpeechPublished 4 months ago • 1 min read

A candle wishes to burn as long as stars do. When the wind grants its wish, it becomes smoke, rising toward a sky that doesn’t need it.

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The Candle That Envied the Stars

Brightness without purpose is still darkness.

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