A Small Joke That Stayed With Me

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12/01/2026

A friend once said,
“Life was easier when the biggest problem was homework.”
We laughed — a tired kind of laugh.
Evenings do that.
They bring back small memories that refuse to grow up.
Tonight feels like that pause between laughter and silence.
Not sad. Not cheerful. Just honest.
If your evening feels unremarkable, let it be.
Not every moment needs to shine.
Some just need to pass quietly —
like old jokes we still remember.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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