The four candles blowed slowly.
The ambiance was so soft that you could hear them talking.
The first one said, "I am Peace! However, nobody can keep me lit. I believe I will go out." Its flame diminished rapidly and went out completely.
The second one said, "I am Faith! Most of all, I am no longer indispensable, so it doesn't make any sense that I stay lit any longer." When it finished talking, a breeze blew on it softly, putting it out.
Sadly, the third candle spoke in its turn, "I am Love! I haven't gotten the strength to stay lit. People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them." And waiting no longer it went out.
Suddenly, a child entered the room and saw three candles not burning. "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit till the end." Saying this, the child began to cry.
Then the fourth candle said, "Don't be afraid, while I am still burning we can re-light the other candles, for I am Hope!"
With shining eyes, the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other candles.
The flame of Hope should never go out from your life...and that each of us can mantain Hope, Faith, Peace and Love!!!
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