Just Like You

He cried every time Amitabh ‘died’…just like you;

He loved Madhuri’s sparkling smile…just like you;

He shouted with joy every time Dhoni hit a boundary…just like you;

He has a family that he cares for…just like you.

He went to school and college…just like you;

He got good grades; and occasionally bad ones…just like you;

He lovingly fought with his siblings…just like you;

He had those ‘generation gap issues’ with his parents…just like you.

He had a silent crush on that pretty looking girl in the neighbourhood…just like you;

He played, gossiped and laughed aloud with friends…just like you;

He could have pursued a 9 to 5 job…just like you;

He could have come home to his family every evening; may be a little late occasionally…just like you;

He could have watched films and partied with family and friends over the weekends…just like you;

But he chose to do the country’s duty…just FOR you.