Date: 11/07/2026
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As dusk settled over the forest, a young deer stepped cautiously into a sunlit clearing.
Its ears remained alert, yet its eyes reflected quiet curiosity rather than fear.
For a few peaceful moments, it grazed among the wild grasses before disappearing silently into the trees.
The forest had offered a brief glimpse of grace.
Nature seldom announces its finest moments.
They belong to those who watch with patience.
Human life is much the same.
Opportunities, friendships, and moments of joy often arrive quietly.
If we are constantly rushing, we may pass them by unnoticed.
The gentle deer reminds us that peace is not found by chasing every moment, but by learning to recognise the ones that truly matter.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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