Date: 29/06/2026
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“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” — Rudyard Kipling
An elderly teacher once discovered an old letter inside a book.
It had been written decades earlier but never posted.
The pages contained gratitude, apologies, and memories carefully preserved in ink.
Life had moved on.
The recipient had long since settled elsewhere.
Yet the emotions remained fresh.
Many of us carry such unposted letters within ourselves.
Words we intended to speak.
Thanks we meant to offer.
Forgiveness we planned to seek.
Time teaches an important lesson: sincere words rarely lose their value.
A message delayed is often better than silence maintained forever.
The letter remained in the drawer, but its discovery reminded the teacher that human connections deserve expression.
Sometimes, the courage to speak from the heart matters more than perfect timing.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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