The Box That Made Everyone Cry
The Box That Made Everyone Cry
In a small village, there was an old carpenter named Salem. He lived alone and made beautiful wooden boxes, but he never sold them to anyone.
People wondered: why does he make them if he doesn’t sell them?
His answer was always:
“Each box carries a story, and it’s not for sale.”
One day, Salem passed away quietly, leaving behind dozens of closed boxes.
The municipality decided to open them, and inside each box they found:
- A handwritten letter
- A simple gift: a dried flower, an old photo, or a piece of embroidered cloth
Each letter began with:
“To whoever feels forgotten… you are not alone.”
People cried, were deeply moved, and began visiting his house to read the letters.
The house turned into a small museum of kindness and humanity.
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