The tiny star

The tiny star in the dark blue sky twinkled beyond the sparkle of others. The rest of the cluster stared and gave it a stern look.

Asked one of them, “ What makes you shine more brilliantly in the darker night? You’re so small, how can you then stand out so exclusively”?

“We are the rulers of this night sky and the world is on our mercy on a moonless night. Hold back your shine and do not reflect more.”

Timidly the tiny star smiled and said,

“My heart is clear like a crystal,

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