MAHARAJA IT IS

When I stepped
out in uniform,
Look on their faces
wasn't warm
I expected
atleast a smile
But I was judged
As if I was facing
the trial
Give me a nod
Of gratitude
Don't give me an ode
But atleast a salute

Am I asking for too much?
Am I not your crutch?


I reached my
workplace
There was no
 human interface
 It was empty
 And haunted
 Something has
 left me
 Helpless and
 daunted


Security staff
Loaders
Medical officers
And all
the flight crew
All are feeling
Low and blue
But for you
They are on duty
Without caring
About their body
Give us a nod
Of gratitude
Don't give us an ode
But atleast a salute

Are we asking for too much?
Are we not your crutch?

We operate
relief flights
To provide
medical supplies
Our families
Are waiting eagerly
We are keeping
humanity
above our safety
We are Corona
Warriors
Warrior,
That has become
Our behaviour

Who has always
Helped our Nation?
Who has strong
Foundation?
Who did airlifting of
Indians from Kuwait?
Who did operation raahat?
Who has always been a
Warrior?
Who is the epitome of
Kind behaviour?

Maharaja it was
Maharaja it is
Maharaja it will be

Give us  a nod
Of gratitude
Don't give us an ode
But atleast a salute

Are we asking for too much?
Are we not your crutch?

©Priya Jain