Memories

A meeting was scheduled after lunch

With the Uniformed Army personnel

Of the host country I will serve

As a customary visit of the office

An amusing thing happened then

Meeting brought back memories of the past

That I have forgotten I thought

Sneaking into the camp then

To meet my father during weekend

Together with my sibling and I

Wanted to feel the warmth and love we seek

Morning time he had to work

We are kept in the closed quarters

Father’s buddy poor corporal

Knew nothing but to fight

With no choice to keep us safe

Trained us the skills he knew well

We will take a rifle and dissemble

Resemble again as in a competition

Corporal will be the time keeper

Who would at last announce the winner

With the enthusiasm of a victorious officer

Another game we have played

Zigzagging to avoid a gun shot

I had a favourite part of a game

Called the barbed wire training

Years passed memories gone

I took office to protect the child

Had to meet soldiers with guns

With even a moustache is still a dream

On that day I understood the pride

Of a child soldier and their mission

Being myself without even knowing

trained as a child soldier years back

I will promote the power of peace

With each and everyone I reach

Developing dialogues among enemies

Enable the world to be a better place