A lone soldier at the border Standing upright by day and night To guard the faces unknown Without asking anything in return.
Scaling the icy mountains Traversing the unforgiving terrrain To make sure you sleep tight Every single minute at night.
Toiling in the sweltering hour In the sand dunes of the Thar "I don't know the meaning of fear, I will keep you safe, my citizens dear."
Burning and wading in the blazing sun Across the salty marshes of Rann Sometimes without food and water But, the determination never does falter.
A soldier's love is pure and unconditional It isn't selfish or needy nor transactional It is powerful and uplifting yet so emotional It is nothing but boundless, and sacrificial.
My salute, heartfelt gratitude and prayers,
Yours truly, The unknown face you protect, your citizen.
Day 8 Theme: Love. A few words dedicated to the selfless souls who love the country and its citizens unconditionally.