Hail , All Ye Warriors

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A verbal tribute - written in January 2019

Salute to the selfless soldiers
Salute to the armed forces on sea
Salute to the fearless fighters in the sky
The life of a soldier is worth to follow, 
Discipline, Dedication and Daring-
Ever-ready, Ever-giving and ever-willing.
From the sound of the morning alarm 
Till the last of the engines returns
Or even without knowing the moon has come up
They are constantly on the move, ready to charge.

 The nation's security, the need of the hour-
Whether an attack at the border-
Or a flood or fallen bridge-
These brave lads reach to the aid
Save, defend, attack, mend, rescue and build.

 Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Gujarat to Guwahati
Camped in unknown lands- in the 
Arid deserts and the bleak winter cold-
The heavy monsoons and the fierce tsunami winds.

 Can we breathe freely in our own comfort zones without their sacrifices and services?
Can we move and travel about freely and safely without their undivided attention?

 ‘Service before Self’
‘Everywhere with Honour and Glory’

 Lives greatly valued-yet greatly forgotten at times. 
Deeds which make a difference- yet unacknowledged at times.

 Salute to the uniformed Jawans 
Salute to their valour and zeal.
You win wars and you win hearts.
Hail, forever, all Ye Warriors!

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