Memories of NDA - My Favourite Thing
Drill boots and hob nails
and red garter flashes
White patrols and side caps
and blue shoulder flashes
Bayonet and anchor
and aviator wing
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Shaping of the beret
and six folds of pagri
Starched khaki shirt
pulled by cadet orderly
For drill square test
drill saab beckoning
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Cabin cupboard inspection
and muster in the morning
DLTGH on the black board
and IF by Rudyard Kipling
Going to the Auditorium
but getting caught sleeping
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
When the boss shouts
When the work stinks
When I’m feeling low
I simply remember my
sword anchor wings
And join my coursemates
for a binge
Bend stretch and pull ups
and seventh heaven hanging
FSMO and bajri order
and extra drills banging
Front rolling in the corridor
and on the steps haunching
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
PT, drill and games
and novices boxing
Equitation and pith hat
putties and lane riding
From seven metre board
into the pool jumping
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Glider drome to Lone Tree
cross country running
Carrying bikes on Periphery
and to Singhad trekking
Audi to Cadets Mess
after movie front rolling
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
When there’s an exam tomorrow
When there aren’t notes
to borrow
When there is pain and sorrow
I simply remember my
sword anchor wings
And join my coursemates
for a binge
Porridge n eggs for breakfast
and dozen toasts eating
Etiquette and square meals
fork knives and plate closing
Soup mulligatawny
and trunk of tree pudding
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Nabbed by SM saheb
for shortcut taking
For being out of squad
and satchel not crossing
Feigning injury to sham
by sick reporting
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Greenhorn and Rover
bivouac and tent pitching
Camp fire after Torna
mess tins with tipsy filling
Josh run to the Academy
and Echo Squadron winning
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
When the schedule is tight
When I ain’t feeling bright
When I’ve had a late night
I simply remember my
sword anchor wings
And join my coursemates
for a binge
Cafe and ganna raids
and hat on Dome hanging
Squadron fall in and ragda
and not a soul squealing
Tea room pastry and biscuits
and ante room dancing
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Sudan Block to Ashoka Pillar
the view captivating
Pashan gate to Peacock Bay
the drive exhilarating
QM Fort to Quarter Deck
drill boots reverberating
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
Sportsmanship competitions
and squadron spirit shining
Get togethers and socials
and coursemates bonding
Alma Mater, NDA colours
and Academy pride brimming
Memories of NDA
my favourite thing
When there’s a jam I am in
When the Old Man is yelling
When I am terribly mad
I simply remember my
sword anchor wings
And join my coursemates
for a binge
Lt Gen Mukesh Sabharwal
Veteran, Indian Army
38 Course, Echo Squadron
National Defence Academy
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