The Audacious Being

Birth in this land was my fate,

Should I surrender, for devastated is my state.

But along with my breaths duties were offered,

How will I face those above who have suffered.

I am standing here, I will battle,

Let my land and my people settle.

My eyes are open wide in the dark,

Don't worry my friends, you won't be affected by any spark.

Rain may come, lightning may strike,

Winds can be bitter, directions may not be right.

But my feet will not stop because there are miles left to cover,

The pain of bullet wounds reminds me that the war is still not over.

Rewards and glory are not my intentions,

I will never be selfish for providing you protection,

I take pride in love that I offer.

Don't let me see hatred and violence, they make me suffer.

I am scared to look into the eyes of my enemy,

For in them I see myself standing with my army.

With same motive we together fight for our motherlands,

How do we explain the shiver when we take each other's blood on our hands.

Separations in my life has been sworn,

It's a tragic story written from the day I was born.

Every passing second measures my life,

Unknown is the truth to me that when will I lie.

All know that I am strong and not beaten up by any odds,

But everyday I am scared as hell, so at night I send my prayers to God.

I can be stiff and bold from outside,

Returning back to home is the hope I keep inside.

I know the path I have chosen will end me one day,

Somewhere in my heart and mind I have accepted the truth in my way.

For I know that when my body will reach my home breathless or alive,

Either I will hold the flag or lay peacefully with crowds on my side.

I am human, I have a last wish,

If I fall down please close my eyes.

Clean my body and leave no blood stains on me,

I want my body to be handed over to my family for they will see me.

When I will keep my head on the pillow,

Cover me with my flag.

Don't cry for me it aches my heart,

Fill me with pride that I deserve.

Last words told by me are weighted,

I am still alive and very much fitted.

I am not going anywhere, I am still here,

Silently watching over my motherland to end all fear.