In Service of God
I was commissioned on 7th March thirty one years ago
My God remained extra kind to make me grow and glow
Life, like a water stream on its own path was just to flow
With golden stars, starchy uniform, enemies I could blow
I struggled hard to keep pace with equals and subordinates
My soul gets courage and fortitude to make me reinvigorates
To counter all odds, hurdles and hardships helped get targets
My heart is enthralled on achievements my soul associates
Throughout I fought war against enemies of country and God
Whether in country or with the peace keeping forces abroad
This pursuit of service in love brought all laurels and applaud
For the holy jihad I served for God in the wonderful squad
Col Muhammad Khalid Khan
Copyright 2017 Golden Glow
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A career in the military summarised and enhanced in this precise poem. The rhymed quatrains are just the right form and the tone is confident.