Imagine a room, not a very cheerful room, mind you. It was tucked away high in a stone tower, and its only window was tiny, like a squinting eye. Inside this room lived a man. He wasn't having a very fun time, because, well, he couldn't go outside and play. He mostly just sat and looked at the grey stone walls.

One day, a little sunbeam, bright and curious, peeked through that tiny window. It danced on the dusty floor for a moment, a tiny spot of gold in the dim room. The man watched it. It was the most interesting thing he’d seen all day!

The next day, the sunbeam came again. And the day after that too! It always landed in the same spot. Then, the man noticed something else. Tucked in a crack between two big stones, right where the sunbeam liked to shine, a tiny green sprout was pushing its way out. "Oh!" he whispered, surprised.

Every day, the sunbeam would visit. It would shine right on the little plant, like a warm hug. And the plant loved it! It grew a little taller, and soon, a tiny leaf uncurled, then another. The man watched. He found a little bit of his water and carefully gave the plant a drink.

This little plant became his friend. And the sunbeam was like a cheerful visitor, bringing light to his small green friend. The man would talk to the plant, telling it about the sky he remembered and the birds he used to hear.

One morning, something amazing happened. A tiny bud appeared on the plant. The man held his breath. The sunbeam shone extra bright that day, as if it was excited too. And then… pop! The bud opened into a beautiful little flower. It wasn't big, but it was perfect, with delicate petals.

The man smiled, a real, happy smile. It was the first one in a long, long time. The little flower, helped by its friend the sunbeam, had brought a piece of the beautiful outside world into his lonely room. Even in his small, gloomy space, he had something lovely to look at and care for. The sunbeam continued to visit, lighting up the flower and the man’s heart, reminding him that even a little bit of light can make a big difference.

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