The Four Candles
The four candles burnt slowly. The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking.
The first one says: "I am Peace. But, nobody can keep me lit. I think I will go out." It's flame diminishes fast and it goes out completely.
The second one says: "I am Faith. Of everything in life I am the one that's no longer indispensible. There's no point in me continuing to burn for nobody." As soon as it spoke, a light breeze blew it out.
The third candle spoke softly: "I am Love. People ignore my role in life. They do not even love their dear ones. I am not determined to light up this world any longer." Moments later it too burned itself out.
A while later a little girl comes in. She is upset that all candles are not burning and begins crying.
At this, the fourth candle speaks up at last: "Do not despair! While I am still burning we can ignite the others. For, I am Hope!"
Hearing this, the girl smiled and used the candle of Hope to light the other candles.