THE FOUR CANDLES

The four candles burn slowly
The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking
The first one said:
“I am peace!
However nobody can keep me lit. I believe I will go out.”
It’s flame rapidly diminished and goes out completely.
The second one says:
“I am faith!
I am no longer indispensable, so it doesn’t make any sense that I stay lit any longer.”
When it finished talking, a breeze softly blew on it putting it out.
Sadly the third candle spoke in its turn:
“I am Love!
I haven’t got 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 goes out.

Suddenly….
A child enters the room and sees that the three candles are not burning.
“Why are you not burning?” You are supposed to stay lit till the end.”
Saying this, the child begins to cry.
The fourth candle said
“Don’t be afraid, while I am still burning we can relight the other candles. 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 maintain hope, faith, love and peace!!!