Date: 17/06/2026
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Every school day, a crossing guard stood at the same intersection helping children cross the road safely.
Over the years, he became a familiar figure in the neighborhood.
One morning, he noticed a crow perched on a nearby signpost.
The next morning, it was there again.
Soon, the bird became part of his daily routine.
The crow would arrive shortly before the children and remain nearby until the morning rush was over.
People began to notice the unusual companionship.
Children waved to the bird.
Parents smiled.
The crossing guard jokingly referred to it as his assistant.
Whether the crow understood its role was impossible to know.
Yet its presence brought a little extra joy to an ordinary part of the day.
Life is often enriched by such unexpected connections.
A familiar face.
A friendly greeting.
A bird waiting on a signpost.
None of these things seem important by themselves.
But together they help create a sense of community.
And sometimes, the smallest companions leave the largest impressions.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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