The Unknown Soldier Poem by Uche Nwanze

To bravery unparalleled matched with uncommon courage. He stood tall like a colossus.
He fought with unprecedented zeal against the adversaries of his people.
Of a fallen soldier, he stood firm against the enemy of the state.
Of an unsung hero, he never bolted away when others fled.
Of a gladiator who was cut down in the battle of Philippi.
He stood fearless shoulder to shoulder against the enemy at the gates.
Of a comet that blaze forth the death of Legends.
Stolen away from us like the whirlwind.
Cut down from the earth like the iroko tree.
The battle for the soul of his fatherland was his swan song.
He took a thousand bullets to protect her territorial sovereignty.
A thousand knives cut through his spine, his blood colour the earth.
He dared where angels dread, to save his people from the reign of terror.
He stood in front of enemy lines, uncertain yet undaunted of what lies in the battlefield.
Like a lamb, he sacrificed himself so his people can have a blissful tomorrow.
His bones hidden under the rubbles of the battlefield. His voice we hear no more but we'll never forget.
Memories fade away and bones decay but you'll remain our hero, indelible for all ages.
History may not remember him but he will forever dwell in our hearts.
Babes unborn may not know the sacrifices he made but we'll never forget.
Legends and folklores may not sing his praises, but we'll never forget.
To the gallant men and women who put their lives on the line in the line of duty, a million thanks to you.
Your blood and sweat for your country will never be in vain. The bullets you took for your native land will never be forgotten.
A thousand white doves freed from captivity into the air will never make up for the blood you shed.
A cacophony of salvos is nothing compared to your blind patriotism.
Though you no longer walk the abode of mortals and journey in the realm of the gods, your countrymen hears your heartbeat.
Albeit I adorn your tomb with a lovely wreathe or sing of you in adulation, I'll never bring you back. You'll reign forever in our hearts.