How can and in what way we value A Jawan’s sacrifice:
Who goes to border knowing the odds
Knowing that his life is full of thorns
Knowing that his family was there behind
Waiting for him
Parting from him
Praying for him
But only with one patriotic thought
Burbling all over the nerves
That I am born to serve the Nation
That I am born to sacrifice for my country
Settings aside all the comforts
Abandoning all the luxuries
How can and in what way we thank the Great Jawan’s family:
Sending their man to Army
Knowing the grave fact that
He may or may not come again
They will or will not see again
But for only one honorary service
Guarding the borders
As divine guardians
Amidst severe weather conditions
Amidst strict uncertainty
How can and in what way we make equal our gratitude to these warriors and their families:
With just an appreciation?
With just a momento?
With just a commemoration?
Knowing the fact that
It is only because of them
We are living safely
We are leading comfortably
However :
The great guardians anyway will not expect anything from the people of Nation
Except a high respect
Except a light in people’s eyes for the high flight they ride for us
We should summon a great vow to our soldiers
We pray the God
To grant them great courage
To grant them great strength
Though we can’t value their sacrifices
Their supreme sacrifice must be venerated
And be provided their families
With highest positions in service
Highest accolades in society
I bow to my soldier
I bow to my soldier
As they are the legends
As their high spirit reverberates
© Anjana Lahuri@ 2020
