Bravery Award Poem by Namita Rani Panda

With an aching heart and shaking hands
I received your bravery award.

While fighting for the mother land
you met your brave end.

I still remember your parting promise
to come back soon with flying colours.

How pleasant was your company!
Without you life is an endless agony.

Your fellow friends proudly declare
that you were a brave warrior.

Your selfless sacrifice and real story
brought to the nation golden glory.

Where you had left me still I stand
with no courage to move forward.

But as I promise you O' my dear!
I'll never shed you in my tears.