The document reflects on the sacrifices made by a soldier who dedicated his life to his motherland, ultimately returning home in a sealed casket. It emphasizes the personal connections he had with his family and community, highlighting the importance of honoring his memory. The piece raises questions about the reasons behind his sacrifice but ultimately calls for remembrance and support for his loved ones.

1. REASONS
He was patriotic and
Wanted a true paradise,
For his people,
Or maybe because he
Couldn’t make the ends meet
Or maybe,
The idea seemed like a good one
On that day.
But does it matter?
He went to the war
Sacrificed his life,
For his motherland.
Came back home
In a sealed casket.
People ask endlessly,
Who, How, Where…
He was someone’s son,
Husband or father or both.
Grandson, Nephew, Cousin or Friend
Loved by them all
Missed by them all.
Having given his life
To all of us.
Isn’t that enough,
To standby his family,
To honour him,
And to remember him?