Heroes of Pulwama

He was there,
there to protect the nation
whose folks were busy
celebrating love here.

His eyes were surveying
the border while his arms
guarding the beats and blood
of a troop of soldiers.

The evening was great and warm
when a blast rifted apart
those vigilant eyes;
beats were stopped,
blood spilled and gushed.

A picture of a newborn with a woman
rested on his chest quietly.
He was there. Will be. Forever.

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