The Neighbour’s Balcony Light

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Date: 15/07/2025

Every night, her balcony light comes on at 8 pm sharp. From my chair, I see her watering tulsi, humming an old Hindi tune.

I don’t know her name. We’ve never spoken. Yet, her small routine soothes me.

Sometimes, it’s these quiet strangers who remind us the world still turns gently, despite the noise.

Tonight, light a lamp. Be someone’s unseen calm in the dark.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah

Guwahati, Assam, India

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