Date: 09/06/2026
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Every afternoon, residents of a small town noticed the same dog sitting near a bus stop.
At first, people assumed it was waiting for someone.
Days became weeks.
Weeks became months.
The dog’s routine never changed.
Eventually, local residents learned the story.
The dog had belonged to an elderly man who used the bus regularly. The two shared a daily ritual. Each afternoon, the dog would accompany him to the stop and greet him when he returned.
After the man passed away, the dog continued visiting the same place.
Perhaps it was habit.
Perhaps memory.
Perhaps something deeper that humans still struggle to understand.
Neighbours began caring for the animal, ensuring it had food, water and shelter.
The dog became a symbol of loyalty throughout the community.
Its story spread far beyond the town itself.
What touched people most was not sadness.
It was devotion.
A reminder that love is often measured not by grand gestures but by simple acts of waiting.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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