Aftermath

AFTERMATH

Prof Dr Colonel (Retired) K Prabhakar Rao





Chetwode building at the Indian Military Academy
Standing imposing at the feet of Himalayan Hills
Inspires cadets to greater heights
Who sadly dream of having greater thrills

The cadet takes oath that he would die
For the cause of his most beloved nation
Welfare of his men would be the next to the country
As his own welfare is the last and gets his rations

All those retired are found in spin and lost
Personal welfare having been put to the last
Years of service in Army is down the drain
And truth is pungent and plain

Mothers and wives of those who died in wars
Cry in despair as leaders enjoy at bars
The leaders visit the families for a moment brief
And leave them to cry in eternal grief

Blood of soldiers has flown down the land
While rich celebrate weddings with police band
Deep in borders the soldiers toil
While Criminals join politics to only spoil

Indian Army with colonial moorings
Very happy with antiquated misgivings
Generals are happy presiding over their empires
And are totally lost when they finally retire

Sword and baton are now in the locker
While in the kitchen the lady is at the stove
Medals and ribbons are hung at last
In fiery world the General battles with his glove
Dr K Prabhakar Rao