We both left home at 18,
You cleared JEE, I got recommended. You got IIT, I got NDA.
You persuaded your degree, I had the toughest training.
Your day started at 7 and ended at 5, Mine started at 4 till 9 and Some nights also included.
You had your convocation ceremony, I had my POP.
Best company took you and Best package was awarded, I was ordered to join my paltan With 2 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 wished I got to see my parents soon.
You celebrated festivals with lights and music, I celebrated with my comrade in bunkers.
We both married, Your wife got to see you every day,
My wife just wished I was alive. You were sent on business trips, I was sent on line of control.
We both returned, Both wives couldn't control their tears, but
You wiped her tears 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 the tricolor💖.
My way of life ended... Yours continued.
We both left home at 18🙂