The Soldier Who Fell In War

The soldier who fell in the war 

Did not see his unborn child

Did not know why the war was fought

Did not live to see if his sacrifice bore fruit

The soldier who fell in the war

Had an aged father to take care of

A mother who took care of him

A wife depending on him

The soldier who fell in the war

Had dreams in his eyes

Had passion in his heart

Had a love for his country

The soldier who fell in the war

Is not related to you and me

Will not be remembered by her or him

Will not be mourned by many but family

But still, he fell in the war...

For someone's unsatiated greed for power

For someone's unholy lust for wealth

For someone's tryst with authority

A selfless, valiant and futile sacrifice by

The soldier who fell in the war.