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I am remembered during rainy seasons and forgotten thereafter.But I am not sad.It is because I am like a candle,remembered when needed.   I still remember the day I was born.I opened my eyes and saw the first human face.She was packing me along with my siblings.In the dark and scary box,I talked to them.They told me how I was 'born' or rather assembled at my 'home' or factory.My metallic handle was covered with a synthetic cloth.They told me that I would get wet but water won't stick on me.I was amazed at it.My leg was decorated with carvings and emblems of the company.   Now I feel shaking,maybe I am transported.After a long journey,I finally arrived at my destination.A man opened the box that contained my family.He began hanging us on a hook in his shop.I hung there,happily with my family.Slowly the weather outside began changing.Dark clouds appeared and soon it was raining cats and dogs.My elder brother went away.I missed him.As time passed,...

My best comrade was my Ladybird or Labi as I call her. Labi accompanied me to school without any morning blues.We went shopping and racing together.She never gave me any trouble,except a loose screw here and there.She carried my burden of school bag as if that was a fallen feather. The time that we spent together gave me bitter-sweet memories.The burst of wind in my face and the panting after a race led me into her world.How can I escape from it now?? But time has come for us to separate.She has retired and decided to rest..but I shall never let her rust...

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