The soldier was receiving the gallantry award.
In his mind was not
How many enemies he had killed
How bravely he had fought the war
How greatly he defended his country
The heaping praises
The glittering medal
But…
The reassuring happiness
Of having come out of it
Alive!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very moving Pradip a truly beautiful write. Australian is coming up to rememberance day on the 11th November for the 11th hour the 11th day of the 11th year for 1911 of all the soldiers who lost there life. Thank You and a superb 10