A Jawan 
old, young or in teens

hair short and beard shaved clean

neatly dressed in green

with polished looks

strong built, appearance masculine

epitome of duty and discipline

walks with grace and style

like an Indian tiger

an infantry soldier!

With mothers blessing endowed

committed to his vow

survives in bits and piece

away from his family and village,

camping in woods and trees

neither a messiah nor a sage,

as he kills for peace!

Sleeping amidst bombs and tanks

to safeguard his regiments honor

and his rank

toils night and day

for a few perks and pay.

He surely dies with open eyes

 for he is aware, if he don't

his nation pays the price!

In his spirit dwells

his motherlands hope, for ages
 he is the touchstone

of bravery and courage.

His senses, skill and temerity

is his country men’s answer

to terrorism and atrocities.

A kinetic personality

tall and firm

withstanding snow and sand

with a gun and an uniform

is a mother’s gift to motherland.

Guardian of rules and norm

diligent in duty without fear,

walks an Indian tiger

an infantry soldier!