THE DEPARTURE

It was one chilly morning
And he went out jogging
He shouted he would buy milk while returning
The mother inside the kitchen was hurrying.

It was a special day
With the father's hair turning gray
The son would take all responsibilities today
And would soon leave for Leh.

A dream many individuals would ensue
But still try and feign their kids from its pursue
Had finally come true
And the father finally found blessing his son, who had his hair cut in crew.

The mother had tears in her eyes
Her feeling no one can surmise
It was God in his most revered disguise
And when she talked, she said she would summarise
"Son! You start on a new journey
You have been bestowed with this duty
You are the one who would ensure that the fragrance in our gardens always remains fruity
And it would be you who would ensure that everyone else can enjoy life's full beauty."

"We are proud of you!!"
And with heavy hearts, they let him continue.

Oh great son of the country, continue the saga many people have written in blood and flesh and gore
And let every individual today realise that this is the best you could endure
The duty to a land so pure.

Its today that we should all rise
And leave the world in surprise
That when mother of even one Indian soldier cries
It makes us all realise
That it is to ensure that we live, that departed soldier dies!!!