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The Clouds and the Volcano

"You are so lovely," said the clouds to the volcano. "Thank you," the volcano acknowledging clouds' greeting. "All the people are looking at you each day and taking pictures, videos of you." the clouds puffed. "I don't feel captivating all the time. I am often sad because I'm the only one standing here alone," the volcano responded. "I praise you for your simplicity," said the clouds. The volcano said, "I am more delighted by your creation." "Why?" asked the clouds. "Because you are free!" puffed the volcano. "You're right. I always move around, encircling the world... but I want to try staying in one place, to know how it feels like being on the ground like you!" "You may not like it," said the volcano. "Though I'm still grateful for being so alive everyday. People perceived us that we will always be the same -- who we are and what we are. Even if we swap positions, it is up to us how we look at ourselves?" "Now, I realized why we are both blessed," said the clouds. "Yes. And the people are our spectators who are more blessed for seeing us and having us."

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