Margarita EngleNight simply drapes itself over the day As if someone had lowered a curtain. The sky glitters and moves, Filled with shooting stars and fireflies.
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Night simply drapes itself over the day. The sky glitters and moves, filled with shooting stars and fireflies. When night falls upon the day, the sky becomes a different place. It reflects the mood of the people who are sleeping within it.
People need to do their part to make the world a better place by being kind to one another. They are all one person, so they should help one another reach their goals in life.
Source: The Firefly Letters
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