we both left home at 18
you cleared jamb
I got recommended
you got UNIVERSITY
I got NDA
you pursued your degree
i had the toughest training
your day start at 7 and end at 5
mine start at 4 till 9 and
some night also included
you had your convocation
I had my POP
best company took you and
best package was awarded
I was ordered to join my platoon
with stars piped on my shoulders
you got a job
i got a way of life
every eve you got to see your family
i just wish I got to see my parent soon
you celebrated festivals with lights and music
I celebrated with my amrade in bunkers
we both married
you wife got to see you everyday
my wife just wish I was alive
you were sent to business trips
I was sent on line of control
we both returned
both wives couldn't control their tears
but
you wiped her but,
I couldn't
you hugged her but,
I couldn't
because i was lying in the coffin
with medals on my chest and,
coffin wrapped with tricolour
my way o life ended
yours continued
we both left home at 18
I dedicate this to every soldier and uniform person out there, (especially to my dad)we don't understand what you do and sacrifices you make but know we are eternally grateful