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At bedtime, the little lamp glowed beside Mia's bed.
The Lamp That Was Afraid of the DarkA bedside lamp dreads being switched off, until it sees the stars it was outshining.
1. At bedtime, the little lamp glowed beside Mia's bed.
2. Mia pulled the chain, and the lamp shone bright.
3. The lamp liked Mia's smile and quiet stories.
4. Then the parent reached for the red chain.
5. Click. The lamp went dark and held still.
6. The lamp feared the dark around its shade.
7. Mia rested one hand beside the lamp.
8. Mia whispered, "The night has gentle lights."
9. The lamp turned toward the open window.
10. There were stars the lamp had never seen.
11. The lamp had been outshining those stars.
12. In the dark, the stars could shine too.
13. The little lamp stayed quiet beside Mia.
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