Poem — To the Fallen Warrior

by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

• The poem was written to the Sarsodaws (Writers) who struggled for Burma’s Independence.
• It was published in the Forward Magazine.
• Taw Hlan Yay (Resistance) is celebrated on March 27.
  It was later renamed as Armed Forces Day (to downplay the participation from all walks of life).
• Independence Day is celebrated on January 4.
  It is still unclear why 4:20 AM was chosen to replace the Union Jack with the Union Flag.