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Rain Dance
from their houses. As they too felt the soft water on their calloused
skin, people young and old came and joined the little girl. As the rain
fell, rejuvenating life into every soul, Johnny’s tired body sat
surrounded by the people of his town. Arms waving, feet stomping,
they danced. They danced for Johnny. They danced for rain.
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