02/08/2024
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 started at 7 ended at 5,
Mine started at 4 till 9 and
Some night 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 platoon
With two stars piped on my shoulders⭐⭐
You got a job,
I got a way of life.
Every week you got to see your family,
My siblings waited for me😓💔💔
I just wished I got to see my parents soon,🚶🚶
You celebrated festival with lights and music,
I celebrated my 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 to business trips,
I sent on line of control.
We both returned,
Both wives couldn't control their tears, but you wiped her's but,
I couldn't.
You hugged her but,
I couldn't.
Because I was lying in the coffin,🥺
With medals on my chest,🏅🏅
Coffin wrapped with tricolour.😞
My way of life ended,
Yours continue.
We both left home at 18
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I dedicated this to every soldier ✍️and uniform person out there,we don't understand what you do and the sacrifices you make, but know that we are eternally grateful!??💙💙
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