The Shrouded Soldier

Leaving his parents back without any commotion,

But with much of emotion.

When the whole country is in need of secularism,

His only brother in arm is patriotism.

When every one of us need a cozy apartment,

All he has is an army basement.

He got engaged,

When his platoon got rampaged.

When he got married,

He heard that his friend was buried.

His child’s birth date was fixed,

But, only the sight of Siachen got him transfixed.

His daughter became old,

But he still stands guard in cold.

When they expected to see him badged,

They got him flag shrouded.

All were in proud tears except one,

Because she couldn’t recognize the face she saw only in the photos.