DEAR JOHN

Dear John,

I always miss you in every breath,

your courage came wrapped in wreath.

I am told that bravely you have fought -

you were the saviour of the brave lot.

Cold body, closed eyes, calm on face -

the twitching smile, the warm grace.

Lifeless like you, I stood in the crowd -

tears in my eyes, I never felt so proud.

When curtain fell, you exited with a roar -

You were snatched away at twenty four.

Empty hands, heavy heart, nobody in sight -

I have walked miles, kept up the fight.

As sand is wetted by waves on shore,

our memories play in my heart's core.

Sacred the ground upon which you fell -

l imagine those moments your comrades tell.

There never was a fall of greater glory -

you made me immortal in our story.

One day I will surely in your world land 

and fulfill the promise, walk hand-in-hand.

PRASENJIT©2025