By Geetika Jain

A tribute to the martyrs of Kargil and all those who have laid their lives in the service of the nation.


To the heroes of our nation,
I bow my head in utter devotion.
I live in peace, because of you, There aren`t enough words to pay the due.
The tales are endless of your gallantry,
My obeisance to you is not momentary.
You were braving bullets when I was at ease, My gratefulness to you would always increase.
You laid your life for the nation`s pride,
How much should I thank you, simply can`t decide.
I must value life, with your blood irrigated,
The cost that you paid can not be mitigated.
To the mother of martyrs, I am obliged with gratitude,
Of my indebtedness, unfathomable is the magnitude.
For the wives of martyrs, my appreciation is avowed,
I was under warm aegis, when you were widowed.
For the orphans of martyrs, gushes the love of society,
That you grow up to be great citizens, is our responsibility.
No thanksgiving of mine can ever match your sacrifice,
Of my peace and freedom, you built the edifice.