to the unknown soldier
when i need you to defend me,
when i need you to protect me,
when i need you to carry me,
i know you will.
when i need you to help me,
when i need you to save me,
when i need you to give me hope,
i know you will blaze like a fire.
when i need you to fight for me,
when i need you to honour me,
when i need you to sacrifice for me,
i know you will lead from the front.
when i need you to suffer for me,
when i need you to give up your dreams,
when i need you to give me your tomorrow,
i know you will without a blink.
when i need you to die for me,
when i need you to bleed for me,
when i need you to take a bullet for me,
i know you will never be a coward.
you aren't tamil, marati, bengali, or kashmiri,
you aren't rich, poor, female, male, young or old,
you aren't hindu, muslim, sikh or christian.
you are me, a better me, the best of me.
You tell the philosophy of God! maximum purification theory!
wonderful dedication to the unknown soldier
This is a beautiful dedication for a Soldier.
Well as a retired Air Force Officer I must admit my Friend that you sing a great tribute ! I wish every other citizens here share this great view ! I heard some say that a soldier is paid to die one day ! Thanks for sharing , -Raj (retired Group Captain of IAF)
A beautiful tribute to the unknown soldier Pat....If only we could all think like that, I am referring to the last stanza..the world would be a different place!!!
Thank you for this. I can't tell you how much it means to see these words. Best- Harriet