The Stars Twinkle

I was on guard to defend the border In any war time it is done by an order I was happy with only one bright hope Felt no pain at all while exercising on rope She was to deliver third child The news itself got me wild I was to be dad again She was at home and awaited labor pain I was at home to witness the delivery It was conditional leave given in hurry I was to report back if was sent with any intimation I was not at all worried about any situation Oh, God what is this happening Wife is hale and hearty and no sign of labor pain I was worried about her final stage All family members were excited and ready to manage I departed home with no good news The delivery date was near and due Upon reaching post, I got message Wife had delivered a son in good health I was in sky again with lots of excitement It was one of the happiest moment But alas! The happiness lived for short time The child was no more and buried in short time The child had developed some breathing problem No doctor could provide help in time He breathed his last and left deep scar I was weeping in tent and world seemed very far 'The rose flower is no more' brother wrote in his letter 'It is beyond our reach' we can do no more I cried and hit head on wall in disbelief Cadets offered me some water to provide relief I often go past by that memory Pain is caused at heart and makes me sorry I am helpless human being and can do nothing Almighty is there to look after and take care for something The stars twinkle in sky I see his reflection and try to identify Think often where he would have been placed! A position carved in my mind can never be replaced