Indian Flag On His Chest

Today is August 15th. I am in a dilemma to go for flag hoisting or to sleep again.

When I opened my window to have a balcony view, I found this retired Major uncle who lives opposite my home.

He got ready and his wife is putting a small Indian Flag on his chest pocket. She carefully kept a pin on his pocket to hold the flag.

His smile is vibrant and she saluted him.

While they both started walking towards the colony ground for flag hoisting I became a statue.

His left arm which sacrificed for the nation misses the smile on his face.

I called my son who is getting ready to go for flag hosting to wait for me.

I felt proud to be Indian on that day while walking to attend Indian flag hoisting by the Army Major uncle.

I am excited to do a salute to him.