Here lies a soldier, with respect and dignity,
For whom the, country came first, and then family,
He fought for his country ,to bring pride and glory.
Now resting in peace, with honour and solemnity.
He will live forever, in a soldiers memory
As they know, he made us feel proud, of our country.
Fondly, called 'Sam' – a Field Marshal so great!
By all his colleagues and his course mates.
He lived by reputation, of being a great soldier.
Having an instinct, to fight like a tiger
Admired by all, and feared by his foe,
A gentleman soldier, who could never say NO!
He created history, with his actions and deeds,
By dividing a country, which was a feat!
Thus, bringing the adversaries, to their knees.
Such was his awe and inspiration profuse,
Even, adversaries' admitted, which they cannot not refuse.
Now at 94, when he is no more,
His memories shall haunt, and continue to glow.
He was a soldier, from the core of his heart,
And, always been cheerful, right from the start!
His fame and glory was such, even appreciated by the west.
Yet, in his own country, he was quietly put to rest!
So, the absence of big wigs from his funeral, gave us a start!!
Which opened up channels, for many to retort.
'Sam Bahadur the great', as called by soldiers your mates.
You shall live forever, in our hearts, which no one can replicate.
Col JJ Smith (Bihar Regt)
