We both are best friends
We both left home at 18,
You cleared JEE
I got recommended.
You got IT.
I got NDA

You persuaded you degree,
I had the toughest training.
Your day started at 7 and ended at 5,
Mine started at 4 till 9 and
Some nights also included
You had your convocation ceremony
I had my passing parade
Best company took you and
Best package was awarded,
I  ordered to join my paltan
With 2 stars piped on my shoulders.
You got a job,
I got a way of life……..

Every eve you got to see your family
I just wished ,I got to see my parents soon.
You celebrated festivals with lights and music
I celebrated with my comrade in bunkers.
We both married,
Your wife got to see you everyday
My wife just wished i was Alive.
You were sent to business trips,
I was sent on line of control.
We both returned,
Both wives couldn’t control their tears,
You wiped her but, 
You hugged her but,

I couldn’t …………….

Because
I was lying in the coffin,
With medals on my chest and,
Coffin wrapped with tricolour.
My way of life ended…
Your continued

We both left home at 18

The End

Dedicated to all the soldiers fighting on border to make us feel safe.Thank you